Crab Pillows

1. 1

   In a bowl, beat together egg white, water, and sherry until foamy.

2. 2

   Stir in cornstarch, salt, ginger, and coriander.

3. 3

   Squeeze crab lightly to eliminate any moisture, then stir into egg white mixture.

4. 4

   Remove crusts from bread: cut each slice in 4 squares (or get fancy and use cookie cutters for different shapes).

5. 5

   Mound about 2 teasppons of crab mixture on each square, pressing it firmly to bread and rounding the courners.

6. 6

   If made ahead, arrange a single layer in a baking pan, cover, and chill up to 8 hours.

7. 7

   In a deep pan (at least 6 inches in diameter), pour sald oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches and heat to 350 degrees F. on a deep frying thermometer.

8. 8

   Fry 4 squares at a time, crab side down, until the edges begin to brown (about 30 seconds).

9. 9

   Turn over and fry for 10 seconds longer; remove and drain on paper towels.

10. 10

    Serve immediately.

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