Deviled crab

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A deviled crab (croqueta de jaiba) is a simple croquette made from seasoned and cooked crab meat which is breaded, rolled into the approximate shape of an american football or small potato, and fried.[1]

The dish originated in the immigrant community of Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, during the Great Depression and uses ingredients that were cheap and readily available at the time: crab and stale bread (usually Cuban bread).[2] It is still popular in the Tampa area and is often served with hot sauce.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ food museum blog: Devil Crabs Served Up With Cuban Luvvvvvv
  2. ^ deviled crab croquettes
  3. ^ Best Deviled Crabs in Tampa - Florida - Chowhound

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