Each of us is familiar with such a dish as sausage in dough. Many people love and remember them from their school and student days. Today I propose to move away from the traditional option and use crab sticks instead of sausages. And to make their taste brighter, add processed cheese. I assure you that this combination of products, and the dish as a whole, will appeal to many people.

Crab sticks in puff pastry can be a great snack for the whole family. I recommend trying it!

To prepare this dish, prepare the necessary set of ingredients. Remove the crab sticks and puff pastry from the freezer in advance; they should be thawed at room temperature.

Remove the thawed crab sticks from the protective film and carefully unfold them. Then apply a thin layer of processed cheese.

Wrap the sticks back, returning them to their original appearance (as in the photo).

Roll out the puff pastry a little and cut into long thin strips about 0.5-1 cm wide.

Wrap each crab stick with dough, moving in a spiral. Then place the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment and brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until nicely golden brown. Baking time will depend solely on your technique, so check the results periodically.

Every housewife dreams of surprising her guests by preparing something original and tasty for them. But today's variety of holiday appetizer recipes is mind-boggling. What ingredients are used in the most bizarre combinations, forms and processing methods. It seems that it is no longer possible to come up with anything new and outstanding.

Snack with a secret

However, next time, when preparing for your next family celebration, try to buy just one extra package of crab sticks to discover a snack that is amazing in its simplicity and taste from this product familiar from childhood - crab sticks in dough. Their soft and delicate texture, combined with an intriguing “wrapper” of fried crispy dough, will not leave you indifferent at your holiday table.

Let's consider several options and ways to serve such an unusual dish.

Crab sticks in dough

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of crab sticks;
• 2 eggs;
• half a lemon;
• 60 g flour
• half a pickled cucumber;
• 1/3 cup milk;
• spices to taste.

Thawed and peeled crab sticks are marinated in a mixture of lemon juice and vegetable oil. Add pepper and salt to taste. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. At this time we prepare the dough. Separate the whites and yolks. We dilute the flour in warm milk and add the yolk, mashed with salt. Place the resulting mass in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.

We bring the whites to hard peaks and immediately before frying we combine them with the prepared base. Place each crab stick into the dough. Then fry in hot oil until golden brown.

To distribute the batter evenly, you can re-dip the stick into it with the wet surface after frying the first side. An express appetizer for your special menu is ready. Pickled cucumbers are perfect for this dish. Serve garnished with lemon slices and herbs.

Crab sticks in dough with cheese

Adding your favorite filling to the classic recipe will help diversify this already delicious snack. The most successful option is a dish with a spicy cheese flavor.

For this you need to take:

• 250-300 g crab sticks;
• 1 egg;
• 50 g hard cheese;
• 60 g flour;
• salt to taste;
• breading mixture;
• vegetable oil.

Preparation:

Mix the eggs with flour until a homogeneous mass without lumps is formed. If necessary, it can be passed through a sieve. Grate the cheese and pour it directly into the dough. Mix all ingredients well several times. Place the prepared crab sticks into the resulting batter. After that, roll them in the breading mixture and place them in a well-heated frying pan with sunflower oil. Fry each product until golden brown. Crab sticks with cheese in dough are ready.

In this version, the dish goes well with sour cream sauce or regular mayonnaise. Decorate your holiday table with this original appetizer. And be sure that your guests and household members will appreciate it, without even realizing how simple and quick to make the recipe for crab sticks in dough.

crab sticks in dough rich in vitamins and minerals such as: vitamin E - 12%, vitamin PP - 11.3%, chlorine - 24.6%, cobalt - 19.2%, chromium - 41.3%

What are the benefits of crab sticks in dough?

• Vitamin E has antioxidant properties, is necessary for the functioning of the gonads and heart muscle, and is a universal stabilizer of cell membranes. With vitamin E deficiency, hemolysis of erythrocytes and neurological disorders are observed.
• Vitamin PP participates in redox reactions of energy metabolism. Insufficient vitamin intake is accompanied by disruption of the normal condition of the skin, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system.
• Chlorine necessary for the formation and secretion of hydrochloric acid in the body.
• Cobalt is part of vitamin B12. Activates enzymes of fatty acid metabolism and folic acid metabolism.
• Chromium participates in the regulation of blood glucose levels, enhancing the effect of insulin. Deficiency leads to decreased glucose tolerance.

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