A crab puff is a ball of crab meat, mixed with flour, egg, and seasonings, that has been deep-fried in batter. It is also sometimes known as a crab fluff.
They are often served in restaurants as an appetizer or side dish. They may be served alone, or with any of a variety of sauces, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.
See also Crab rangoon List of hors d'oeuvre List of seafood dishes
References
External links "Crab puff sandwich" in Volume Feeding Institutions, Volume 55, 1964.