Minced Crab

Combined with wine, spices and anchovy, minced crab makes a hearty stew.

Place the finely chopped meat of three crabs into a saucepan, pour over one wineglassful of white wine and one of vinegar, and season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook over a moderate fire for about ten minutes, and add two ounces of warmed butter, mixed with one boned anchovy, and stir in the well beaten yolks of two eggs. Sprinkle in sufficient breadcrumbs to thicken properly, turn the whole out on to a dish, and serve with parsley for a garnish.