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Fried Soft-shell Crabs

From Miss Parloa's kitchen companion, 1887

Serves 1

Presented as published in 1887. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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As published

This recipe was extracted from Miss Parloa's kitchen companion (1887) by Maria Parloa, page 115. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

Fried Soft-shell Crabs. After seasoning the crabs with salt and pepper, dip in beaten egg and afterward in dry bread crumbs. Fry in hot fat until they acquire a rich brown color

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