This week's blog post: Krabby Patties-- Are they real?!?

Yum yum yum! Have you ever tried the speciality of the Krusty Krab in the famous world of SpongeBob Squarepants? Everyone (who watches the show, that is) knows that the Krabby Patty consists of tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, onions, buns, salt, pepper, pickles, ketchup, mustard and a patty that has a secret formula. There have been numerous debates as to whether these sandwiches are real or not, and it seems as if there is finally a conclusion that there is, indeed, a way to make your own Krabby Patty at home!

According to www.nick.com , the ingredients needed to make this sandwich are: 
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
2 tbsp. finely chopped celery
4-6 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. thyme
1 lb. frozen imitation crabmeat, (defrosted and finely shopped)
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. mayonnaise (plus 1 cup for dipping sauce, such as ketchup)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Salt and pepper (to taste) 
3 tbsp. ketchup (for dipping sauce)
and, most of all, LOVE.

And the recipe:

1. Sauté the onions and celery in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the thyme, lower the heat, and cook until the onions are translucent.
2. In a large bowl combine the crabmeat, sautéed onions and celery, bread crumbs, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, egg, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
3. Shape into rounds by using a small ice cream scoop, then gently pat flat.
4. Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet. Working in batches (2 to 3 crab cakes at a time) place the crab cakes in a skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. You may need to add more oil for the second and third batches.
5. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Transfer the crab cakes to the baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. The crab cakes can be kept in a warm oven for approximately 30 minutes, or they may be reheated at serving time. Serve with a kid-friendly dipping sauce. Mix 1 cup of mayonnaise with 3 tablespoons of ketchup.

Most importantly, though, make sure you have LOTS of love in your heart while preparing this dish! :D

It's too bad, though, for vegetarians, though, because it seems to have imitation crab meat, which is actually fish.

For more information on this burger, visit http://spongebob.wikia.com/wiki/Krabby_Patty#Fake_Krabby_Patty_Recipe

--Star (Vandana)