Crispy Wontons Recipe

Name: Crispy Wontons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 6 ounces chopped shelled cooked shrimp or crabmeat, or 1 (6-ounce) can, rinsed and drained; 2 green onions, white and green parts, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 30 square wonton wrappers; 1 large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water; Vegetable oil, for frying; Sweet and Sour Sauce (recipe follows); 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hot chili sauce (optional); (makes about 3/4 cup)

Servings: persons

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 ounces chopped shelled cooked shrimp or crabmeat, or 1 (6-ounce) can, rinsed and drained
2 green onions, white and green parts, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon soy sauce
30 square wonton wrappers
1 large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water
Vegetable oil, for frying
Sweet and Sour Sauce (recipe follows)
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons hot chili sauce (optional)
(makes about 3/4 cup)

1
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, seafood, green onions, flour, and soy sauce.
2
Chill for 30 minutes.
3
Put 1 teaspoon of the seafood filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
4
Use a pastry brush or your finger to paint a line of egg wash around the edge of each wrapper.
5
Gently fold the wrapper over the filling to form a triangle, lightly press out any air, and press the edges to seal them.
6
In a large pot or deep-fryer, heat at least 2 inches of oil to 325F.
7
Fry the wontons in small batches, turning as needed to brown evenly, for 2 minutes or until crisp.
8
Transfer them to a rack set over a paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
9
(If desired, keep warm on the cooling rack in a 200F.
10
oven.)
11
Serve with sweet and sour sauce for dipping.
12
Combine the preserves, vinegar, soy sauce, and hot chili sauce (if desired) in a bowl.

216

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 6 ounces chopped shelled cooked shrimp or crabmeat, or 1 (6-ounce) can, rinsed and drained, 2 green onions, white and green parts, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Crispy Wontons falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Wontons

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