Thai spiced crab patties

Thai spiced crab patties

From WW “Irresistable” Feb 2006

Serves 4

3 points per serving.

400g potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks

400g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in half

Low fat cooking spray

8 spring onions, chopped finely

4 garlic cloves, chopped finely

1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

5cm (2”) fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped or grated

2 lemon grass stalks, inner tender core only, finely chopped

Handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped

2 x 170g cans white crabmeat, drained well (242g drained weight)

Lime wedges to serve

Cook the potatoes and sweet potatoes in salted water until just tender.  Drain well and mash roughly.

Spray a non-stick frying pan with low fat spray and saute the spring onions, garlic, chilli, ginger and lemon grass for 2-3 minutes. Add the potato with the coriander and crabmeat.  Season and shape into 8 patties.

Heat a non-stick pan, spray with low fat spray and cook the patties 3-4 minutes on each side until heated through and golden.  Serve 2 per person with a mixed salad and wedges of lime.