Hawaiian Crab Cakes

2 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 each garlic cloves; minced
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb crab meat
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1 each egg yolk; beaten
1/4 lb butter
Heat oil in skillet.Saute onions and garlic 5 mins.Add the
tomatoes,salt and pepper and cook over low heat 5 mins. Cool 10 mins.
Flake the crab meat,stir in the onion mixture,coconut,and egg
yolk. Shape into 12 patties for a meal or into smaller cakes or balls
for hor d ' oeurves.Saute in butter until lightly browned on both
sides.