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  Prepare the potatoes. Peel and cube the potatoes then add them to a large saucepan. Cover with water and boil until just fork tender and mashable but not too soft. Drain through a colander or sieve then return to the pan and allow to steam dry with the lid off for 5 minutes. Add the pepper and mash well. (Don't add anything like dairy-free milk or butter to the potatoes while mashing).
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  Blend the flavour-givers. While the potatoes are boiling, add the green onions, curry paste, lime juice, lime zest, ginger, and soy sauce to a food processor. Blend to a paste then break the nori sheets up into manageable pieces and put them in the food processor. Pulse until they are broken up into small pieces and distributed evenly through the paste.
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  Prepare the "crab". Drain the hearts of palm and the artichokes. Squeeze the artichokes to remove any excess moisture, then dry them and the hearts of palm in some kitchen paper or a clean cloth. Grate the hearts of palm or shred them with a fork and roughly chop the artichokes into flaky pieces.
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  Mix. Add the paste mixture, hearts of palm and artichokes to the pan of mashed potatoes and stir it all together. Taste. It doesn't usually need salt because of the curry paste and soy sauce but add some if it needs it and mix well again.
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  Make the crab cakes. Form the mixture into patties, squeezing them together really well. You can make them as big or small as you like. Place on a tray lined with parchment paper as you go. To cook you can either pan-fry, air fry, or oven bake. They are at their best when pan-fried.

To pan-fry

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  Warm a couple tablespoons of oil in non stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Once hot add the crab cakes carefully. Leave them well alone until a thick, golden crust develops then turn over and do the same on the other side. Remove from the pan and rest them on some kitchen paper to absorb excess oil. Your pan wont be big enough to cook them all at once so have the oven on low and pop the cooked ones in there on a plate or small baking tray to keep warm while you finish the rest.

To oven bake

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  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush the parchment with some oil and lay the crab cakes out on it. Bake at 400°F for around 25 minutes. Turn over half way through. If you make them particularly small they will take a shorter time. Remove when golden.

To air fry

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  Brush the bottom of your air fryer basket with a little oil. Add the cakes to the air fryer basket (don't crowd them) and cook at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. The exact time will depend on how big you make the cakes and your particular air fryer so keep an eye on them towards the end.