Crab Cakes - Chef's Mandala

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 medium onion (shallot)
• 2 garlic (cloves)
• 2 tsp sprigs thyme (fresh) minced
• 1/4 cup minced parsley (fresh)
• 1 lb crab (meat)
• 1 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp cumin (powder)
• 1 tsp salt (fleur de sel)
• 1 teaspoon paprika smoked (powder)
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1 chicken egg (large)
• 3 cup finely grated pecorino romano cheese
• 1 lemon sliced into wedges