Crab Won Tons

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Makes approximately 1¼ cups

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)

Sweet Sour Sauce

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

Won Ton Filling

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.

Sweet Sour Sauce

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.