Crab Won Tons

• 1 – 8 ounces package cream cheese, softened
• 1 – 6 ounces package frozen crab meat, thawed
• 36 won ton skins
• 3 cups peanut oil
• Sweet Sour Sauce (see our recipe)

• ½ cup pineapple juice
• ½ cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 4 teaspoons cold water

1. Mix cream cheese and crab meat in bowl.
2. Place 1 teaspoon in middle of wonton skin; moisten edges with cold water; fold to form triangle; seal edges by pressing together.
3. Prepare remaining won tons in same manner.
4. Heat oil in uncovered wok at 375°. Fry won tons on both sides until golden.
5. Drain on paper towels; keep warm. Serve with Sweet and Sour Sauce for dipping.

Makes approximately 36.

1. Mix first 6 ingredients in wok; bring to boil at 225.
2. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to wok, stirring until sauce is clear and slightly thickened.

Makes approximately 1¼ cups