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Fried Crab Wontons

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peanut oil, for frying
1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 carrot, finely chopped
12 ounces dungeness crabmeat, picked through for shells
1 green onion, finely chopped (white and green parts)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (i prefer hellmans)
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 egg white
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 (12 ounce) package square wonton wrappers
1 egg white, lightly beaten

Nutritional information

41.1
Calories
4 g
Calories From Fat
0.5 g
Total Fat
0.1 g
Saturated Fat
6.6 mg
Cholesterol
107.7 mg
Sodium
6.1 g
Carbs
0.2 g
Dietary Fiber
0.1 g
Sugars
2.8 g
Protein
844g
Serving Size

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Fried Crab Wontons

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    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).

    • 65 min
    • Serves 3
    • Easy

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    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) , 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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    Steps

    1
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    Heat a Skillet Over Med. Heat and Put in a 1 Count Drizzle of Oil.

    2
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    Saute the Ginger, Shallot and Carrot For 2 Minutes, to Soften.

    3
    Done

    Put the Crabmeat in a Bowl and Scrape in the Ginger Mixture.

    4
    Done

    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!

    5
    Done

    Lay a Wonton Wrapper on a Flat Surface and Brush With the Beaten Egg White.

    6
    Done

    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.

    7
    Done

    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.

    8
    Done

    Lightly Dust the Filled Wontons With Cornstarch to Keep Them from Sticking and Then Put Them on a Cookie Sheet.

    9
    Done

    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.

    10
    Done

    Sprinkle a Tiny Bit of Cornstarch in the Hot Oil; If It Sizzles, It's Ready! (it Should Be About 350 Degrees F.).

    11
    Done

    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.

    12
    Done

    Remove With a Strainer or Slotted Spoon and Drain on a Plate Lined With Paper Towels.

    13
    Done

    Let the Oil Come Back Up to Temperature and Fry the Remaining Wontons.

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