SPANNER CRAB NAPOLEONS (NEW SOUTH WALES) Source: Australia The Beautiful Cookbook by Elise PascoeServings: 4 3/4 cup vegetable oil for deep frying 12 medium won-ton wrappers 3 cups corn 3 medium roasted bell pepper, finely chopped 10 leaves basil, shredded salt and pepper to taste 1/2 bunch chives, finely chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise mixed with 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1 pound crabmeat 1 bunch watercress (for garnish) In deep saucepan, heat the oil and deep fry the wonton wrappers until crisp and flat. In large bowl, stir together corn, peppers, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir chives into mayonnaise and olive mixture. TO ASSEMBLE:Place a spoonful of chive mayonnaise on a plate, top with a wonton wrapper, a spoonful of pepper mixture, a spoonful of crab mixture and a sprig of watercress. Repeat twice more ending in a wonton wrapper. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
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