Description
Everyone will love these bite-size, fried dumplings stuffed with crab. You can make these in advance of the festivities, and freeze on trays until party time.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) package small won ton wrappers
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 pound crabmeat, shredded
- 1 quart oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large heavy skillet or deep fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- In a small bowl
- mix together cream cheese
- soy sauce
- ginger
- garlic
- parsley
- cilantro and crabmeat.
- Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper. Fold the won ton wrapper over the stuffing to make a triangle or a half moon
- depending on the shape of the won ton wrappers you have purchased. Moisten the edges with a little water
- and seal. Place prepared won tons under a slightly moist paper towel until ready for frying.
- Add 3 or 4 wontons to the hot oil
- and cook until golden brown
- turning once. Set aside on paper towels to drain. Repeat until all wontons have been fried. Serve hot.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 10