Gato Cravatte | Mauritian Crab Cake 🇲🇺

Mauritian-Hakka 🇲🇺 families traditionally make these Gato Cravatte | Crab Cakes for the Chinese New Year and share them with their neighbours and friends. This recipe needs only 4 ingredients and will make 35 - 40 Gato Cravatte!

~ RECIPE ~

Yield: 35 - 40 Gato Cravattes
Preparation time: 1:15
Cook time: 5 - 7 minutes

INGREDIENTS
- Plain Flour: 400g
- Vegetable Oil: 35ml / 40g
- Egg 1
- Salt 1Tbsp
- Sugar 1tsp

METHOD
(1) In a large mixing bowl, combine Flour, Salt and Sugar then mix well. Add the the Oil, Egg and Water then mix with a fork or chopsticks until combined.
(2) Use your hands to work the mixture until a dough is formed. The dough should not be sticky or too dry. (Add extra flour if required)
(3) Wrap or cover the dough with a tea towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
(4) With a rolling pin, flatten the dough to a 1/2cm thickness while also trying to keep a square shape.
(5) Cut individual 2 x 10cm rectangular sheets then cut and shape as per the video.
(6) Deep fry on medium high heat (190C | 380F) for 5 - 7 minutes until golden brown. Let cool down then enjoy!

*You can also brush the Gato Cravatte with egg wash and bake them at 180C | 360F for 20 minutes. However, the baked version has a different texture compared to the deep fry one. It will be very similar to a Pretzel.

STORAGE
- Can be stored in an air-tight container or zip bag at room temperature for up to 2 weeks

* Send us a message for any questions or suggestions :)

MUSIC
Original creation by Dorvan Lew
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc3mYI1BsPDlwK0GHh75s-A

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