Local Kine Wontons

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 30
Yield: 30 servings

Description

These wontons filled with cream cheese and imitation crab are a favorite recipe from Hawaii. Serve them with a variety of Asian-style sauces for dipping.

Ingredients

1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
5 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 (14 ounce) packages wonton wrappers

Directions

1 Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2 Mix cream cheese, crabmeat, water chestnuts, green onions, and soy sauce together in a medium bowl.
3 Place about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Fold into wrappers into triangles and seal the edges with moistened fingers.
4 Working in small batches, fry wontons in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.