Bergy Dim Sum #3, Baked Wonton Crab Bits

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (250 g) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh-pressed garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 3 small hot green chili peppers or 3 small red chili peppers
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 limes, grated peel of
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 1 lb fresh crab (or artificial crab)
• 2 (8 ounce) packages wonton wrappers

Recipe

• 1 combine all the ingredients (except wonton wraps).
• 2 place a small amount of filling in the centre of each wrap (about a tsp).
• 3 fold one corner of each square across to the opposite corner, making a triangle.
• 4 use a little water on the end of your finger to seal.
• 5 bring the two side points of the triangle up together to meet in front leaving the third tip in place.
• 6 place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• 7 bake in 425 degree oven (220c degrees) for about 20 min or until they are puffed and golden.
• 8 the crab bits may now be frozen and stored until you want to use them and then just heat them in a 350 degree oven for about 10 min and serve.
• 9 you may also freeze them before you bake them (this is what i like to do) thaw unbaked wontons before baking.
• 10 bake in 400 degree oven for about 20 min utes.