Ez Crab Rangoon

While the ingredients are pretty easy, you can make the assembly easier by simply folding the won ton wrappers in half. This is a lot quicker than the typical fold and allows you to fry it with very little oil.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 24-30

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) package  small wonton wrappers
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 3  teaspoons soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon  minced fresh ginger
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  minced cilantro (optional)
• 1⁄2 lb  crabmeat, shredded and chopped
•  vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Heat vegetable oil to 360 degrees in large skillet or deep fryer.
2. Combine all ingredients except oil and wonton wrappers.
3. Drop approximately 1 tsp of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of the won ton wrapper.
4. Moisten edges of wrapper with a little water (a beaten egg yolk works too)and fold wrapper over mixture to form a triangle, pressing edges together to seal.
5. If not frying immediately, cover prepared won tons with a slightly moist paper towel until ready for frying.
6. Add won tons to hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute. Turn over and cook other side until golden brown.
7. Remove from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
8. Serve hot.