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