Ginger Emulsion:
Saute shallots in oil over medium heat until translucent, add ginger, lower heat and saute for 3-5 minutes
Add vermouth and white wine, cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, or until reduced to 75- 50ml
Strain liquid, discard solids and return liquid to the pan, using a hand held blender, slowly incorporate butter into sauce, working with a little butter at a time while maintaining a constant temperature until all butter is emulsified into the sauce.
Crab Cakes:
Clean cooked crab meat of excess shells and drain lightly press out any excess water.
Combine first 8 ingredients mix well.
Season with salt and pepper and gently fold in crab meat taking care not to break up crab meat.
Fold in half of breadcrumbs to crab meat mixture, let rest in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Divide into 10 portions and form into cakes, dredge in remaining breadcrumbs.
For Papaya and Sweet Turnip Ceviche:
Combine all ingredients serve chilled.
Finishing the dish:
Heat oil in pan. Add crab cakes and pan fry on each side about 2 minutes over medium heat until golden brown.
Spoon ginger emulsion in center of plate, using ring mold spoon papaya ceviche on ginger emulsion. Top with crab cake and garnish with baby greens. |