Fried Crab Wontons

"Credit goes to Tyler Florence. These are such decadent wontons. I love these as an appetizer to an authentic Chinese meal. You can serve these alone or with a dipping sauce of your choice (I like a sweet and sour sauce)."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
16
Yields:
36 wontons
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ingredients

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directions

  • Heat a skillet over med. heat and put in a 1 count drizzle of oil.
  • Saute the ginger, shallot and carrot for 2 minutes, to soften.
  • Put the crabmeat in a bowl and scrape in the ginger mixture.
  • Fold in the remaining ingredients (up to the wonton wrappers) and season with salt and pepper. Please don't mash the crabmeat - you want the bigger pieces!
  • Lay a wonton wrapper on a flat surface and brush with the beaten egg white.
  • Drop 1 T. of the crab filling onto the center of the wrapper - then fold the wonton in half, corner to corner, to form a triangle.
  • Press around the filling and ease out any air bubbles. Then press the seam together to seal, so the filling doesn't seep out when fried.
  • Lightly dust the filled wontons with cornstarch to keep them from sticking and then put them on a cookie sheet.
  • In a heavy pot - or wok - heat 2 to 3 inches of peanut oil over med-high heat. The oil should take about 15 minutes to heat up.
  • Sprinkle a tiny bit of cornstarch in the hot oil; if it sizzles, it's ready! (It should be about 350 degrees F.).
  • Drop about 5 wontons into the oil, one at a time so they don't stick together, and fry for about 5 minutes, until crisp, turning frequently.
  • Remove with a strainer or slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Let the oil come back up to temperature and fry the remaining wontons.

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Hello! I have a wonderful husband and two fantastic kids. I love to read, have fun with family and friends, stay active with: running; soccer; golf; biking; hiking; and gardening. I love to travel. I'm looking forward to more international travel someday. Cooking has become a passion for me. I love to read cookbooks, watch the Food Network, and try new recipes. I have way too many cookbooks! A few of my favorites are: Barefoot Contessa (any - but especially 'Family Style'),Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals 2, Roasting by Barbara Kafka, Beyond Parsley & The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook. I try to carefully choose recipes that I think my family will enjoy, which is why most of my ratings are 3-5 stars. Happy cooking!
 
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