CHINESE FOOD : Crab Rangoon

Crab Rangoon

The version of the popular appetizer.

Ingredients:

    8 ounces cream cheese

    8 ounces fresh crab meat or canned crab meat, drained and flaked

    1 teaspoon red onion, chopped

    1/2 teaspoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce

    1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce

    freshly ground black pepper, to taste

    1 green onion, finely sliced

    1 large clove garlic, smashed, peeled, and finely minced

    1 package won ton wrappers

    1 small bowl water

    Oil for deep-frying, as needed

Preparation:

Combine the cream cheese and crab meat.  Mix in the remaining six filling ingredients (up to the wonton wrappers) one at a time.

On a flat surface, lay out a won ton wrapper in front of you so that it forms 2 triangles (not a square). Wet the edges of the won ton.

Add 1 teaspoon of filling to the middle, and spread it out toward the left and right points of the wrapper so that it forms a log or rectangular shape (otherwise the wrapper may break in the middle during deep-frying).

Fold over the edges of the wrapper to make a triangle. Wet the edges with water and press together to seal.

Keep the completed Crab Rangoon covered with a damp towel or paper towel to keep them from drying out while preparing the remainder.

Heat wok and add oil for deep-frying. When oil is ready (the temperature should be between 360 - 375 degrees), carefully slide in the Crab Rangoon, taking care not to overcrowd the wok. Deep-fry until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes, turning once. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain. Serve hot with Sweet and Sour Sauce or Chinese Hot Mustard