Instructions

  1. For cakes: Mix first 8 ingredients in large bowl.
  2. Mix in enough breadcrumbs to form stiff mixture.
  3. Shape mixture into sixteen ¼-inch-thick patties.
  4. (Can be prepared ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
  5. For sauce: Combine rice vinegar, sugar, lime juice, water, red pepper, garlic and sesame seeds in small bowl; stir until sugar dissolves.
  6. Mix in cucumber.
  7. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to allow flavours to blend.
  8. Preheat oven to 250°F Melt 1 tblsp butter in large skillet over medium heat.
  9. Working in batches, add crab cakes and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side, adding more butter to skillet as necessary.
  10. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  11. Transfer to baking sheet; keep warm in oven.
  12. Divide crab cakes among 8 plates.
  13. Spoon sauce around cakes.