Risotto Milanese Crab Cakes

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 medium onion, diced

2 cups Arborio rice

3 1/2 cups chicken stock

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon saffron threads

Vegetable oil, for frying

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed

2 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, plus more if needed

1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal, plus more if needed

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay

1 pound lump crabmeat

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