Crab Wontons With Szechuan Blackberry Sauce

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 0
Crab Wontons With Szechuan Blackberry Sauce is a delicious Chinese appetizer option
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup blackberry , puree from blended fresh blackberries
1/2 cup sake or 1/2 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
7 -8 large spinach leaves ( trimmed and washed )
1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons onions , chopped fine
3 ounces cream cheese , cut into small chunks
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1/2 lb crabmeat ( cooked , flaked , REAL )
salt ( to taste )
pepper ( to taste )
Tabasco sauce ( to taste )
36 wonton wrappers ( apx . )
peanut oil ( for frying )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
496
Sugar
11g
Fat
26g
Crab Wontons With Szechuan Blackberry Sauce are a delicious Chinese appetizer option that is perfect for parties and gatherings. The wontons are filled with a mixture of cream cheese, crab meat, and spinach, then deep-fried until crispy. The blackberry sauce adds a unique flavor to the dish, and is made with a blend of blackberry puree, ginger, and honey. While not the healthiest option, the wontons are a great treat to share with friends and family on special occasions. It's a unique appetizer that will make you feel like a Chinese food chef!

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix together blackberry puree, cornstarch, salt, red pepper flakes, grated ginger, lime juice, minced garlic, and honey.
2.In a separate pan, cook spinach and set aside.
3.In a medium-sized pan, cook onions and butter until onions are soft.
4.Mix in cream cheese, lemon juice, breadcrumbs, cooked crab, and spinach.
5.Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.
6.Wrap the wonton by folding opposite corners together, then pressing the edges to seal.
7.In a deep frying pan, heat peanut oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and fry wontons until golden brown.
8.Serve with Szechuan blackberry sauce for dipping.

PROS

Crab Wontons With Szechuan Blackberry Sauce are a great appetizer option for parties and gatherings.

They are crispy, savory, and the blackberry sauce adds a unique flavor to the dish.

CONS

The wontons are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest option, crab meat is a great source of protein and is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin B12.
The spinach and blackberries used in this recipe are also great sources of antioxidants, which help protect against cellular damage and inflammation.

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