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Crab Rangoon (Cream Cheese Crab Wonton)

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

This crab rangoon recipe from Jet Tila’s 101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die offers a simple method for making the crispy, creamy snack at home. You can freeze them for up to two weeks and then fry directly from frozen—a good trick to use if you're hosting a cocktail party and want to prep in advance.

Editor's Note

Serve with sweet chili or plum sauce.

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