Hawaiian crab cakes

1. Heat oil in skillet.
2. saute onions and garlic 5 mins.
3. add the tomatoes,salt and pepper and cook over low heat 5 mins.
4. Cool 10 mins.
5. Flakei the crab meat,stir in the onion mixture,coconut,and egg yolk.
6. Shape into 12 patties for a meal or into smaller cakes or balls for hor d " oeurves.
7. saute in butter until lightly browned on both sides.