Description
A delicious and fun twist on classic crab rangoon, these bite-sized bombs are filled with a creamy crab mixture and fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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- For the filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces lump crab meat, drained and picked over
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the coating:
- 24 wonton wrappers, cut into quarters
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the dipping sauce:
- * 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- * 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- * 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- * 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- * 1 teaspoon honey
- * 1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Section 1: Prepare the Crab Filling
- Combine softened cream cheese and crab meat.
- Add green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt.
- Mix gently.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Section 2: Form the Crab Rangoon Balls
- Scoop filling into 12-16 equal balls (about 1.5 inches in diameter).
- Roll into smooth spheres.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Section 3: Prepare the Coating Stations
- Cut wonton wrappers into quarters.
- Whisk eggs and water in a shallow dish.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in another shallow dish.
- Section 4: Coat the Crab Rangoon Balls
- Wrap each crab ball with wonton wrapper quarters.
- Dip in egg wash.
- Roll in seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes.
- Section 5: Fry the Crab Rangoon Bombs
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Section 6: Prepare the Dipping Sauce
- Combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Garnish with green onions
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
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