Description
These Crispy Crab Rangoon Bombs offer a sophisticated twist on a classic appetizer, featuring a luxurious saffron-lime cream filling encased in a shatteringly crisp wonton wrapper. They’re an unforgettable flavor experience perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Wonton Wrappers: Look for pliable wrappers.
- 200g (7oz) Lump Crab Meat: Use high-quality, well-picked crab.
- 120g (4oz) Cream Cheese: Softened to room temperature.
- 0.5g (¼ tsp) Saffron Threads: For color and aroma.
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Hot Water: To bloom the saffron.
- 5ml (1 tsp) Lime Zest: From 1 lime.
- 15ml (1 tbsp) Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed.
- 1 Clove Garlic: Minced finely.
- 5ml (1 tsp) Fresh Ginger: Grated.
- 30g (2 tbsp) Green Onion: Finely sliced.
- 15ml (1 tbsp) Soy Sauce: Good quality.
- 5ml (1 tsp) Sesame Oil: Use sparingly.
- 2.5ml (½ tsp) Salt: To enhance flavors.
- 1.25ml (¼ tsp) Black Pepper: For subtle spice.
- 500ml (2 cups) Vegetable Oil: For deep-frying.
- 30g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter: Melted.
- 5ml (1 tsp) Honey: Adds sweetness.
- 5ml (1 tsp) Lime Juice: Brightens the drizzle.
- Sesame Seeds (optional): For garnish.
- 10g Cilantro: Fresh leaves for garnish.
- Extra Lime Zest: For garnish.
Instructions
- Infuse Saffron: Steep saffron in hot water for 5 minutes.
- Make Filling: Combine cream cheese, saffron water, lime zest, juice, garlic, ginger, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add Crab: Gently fold in crab meat, avoiding overmixing.
- Assemble Bombs: Fill wonton wrappers, seal edges with water.
- Fry Bombs: Deep-fry at 180°C (350°F) for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Make Drizzle: Whisk melted butter, honey, and lime juice.
- Garnish & Serve: Drizzle with glaze, sprinkle with sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime zest.
Notes
For the crispiest results, maintain the oil temperature and fry in small batches. Don’t overmix the crab to preserve its texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bombs
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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