Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 package of wonton wrappers
- 8 oz. of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of crab meat, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup of green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- 1/4 cup of sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce
- 1/4 cup of rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup of sesame oil
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1 tsp. of garlic powder
- 1 tsp. of onion powder
- 1 tsp. of salt
- 1/2 tsp. of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup of jalapenos, sliced
- 1/4 cup of red bell pepper, diced
Special equipment needed:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Small saucepan
- Slotted spoon
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Cut the wonton wrappers into triangles and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Bake the wonton triangles for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
6. In a small saucepan, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey.
7. Heat the sauce over medium heat until it starts to bubble.
8. Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
9. Pour the sauce over the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
10. Arrange the baked wonton triangles on a serving platter.
11. Spoon the crab and cream cheese mixture over the wonton triangles.
12. Sprinkle the cilantro, jalapenos, and red bell pepper over the top.
13. Serve immediately.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5-7 minutes
Temperature:
Oven temperature: 350°F
Serving size:
4-6 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 350
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 10g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of crab meat, you can use canned tuna or cooked shrimp.
- Instead of sweet chili sauce, you can use hot sauce or sriracha.
- Instead of rice vinegar, you can use apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
- Instead of sesame oil, you can use vegetable oil or olive oil.
Variations:
- Instead of wonton triangles, you can use tortilla chips.
- Instead of crab and cream cheese mixture, you can use ground beef or chicken.
- Instead of cilantro, jalapenos, and red bell pepper, you can use diced tomatoes, green onions, and black olives.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to drain the crab meat well before using it in the recipe.
- You can make the wonton triangles ahead of time and store them in an airtight container until ready to use.
- You can also make the crab and cream cheese mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little bit of water to thin it out.
Storage instructions:
Store any leftover crab rangoon nachos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat the crab rangoon nachos, place them on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the crab rangoon nachos on a large platter and garnish with additional cilantro, jalapenos, and red bell pepper.
Garnishes:
Cilantro, jalapenos, and red bell pepper.
Pairings:
Serve the crab rangoon nachos with a cold beer or a glass of white wine.
Suggested side dishes:
- Asian slaw
- Fried rice
- Steamed vegetables
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the wonton triangles are not crispy enough, bake them for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- If the sauce is too thin, you can simmer it over low heat until it thickens.
- If the cream cheese mixture is too thick, you can add a little bit of milk to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to store any leftover crab rangoon nachos in the refrigerator and consume them within 3 days.
Food history:
Crab rangoon is a popular appetizer in American Chinese cuisine. It is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1950s.
Flavor profiles:
Savory, creamy, sweet, and spicy.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the crab rangoon nachos as an appetizer or a snack.
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