Really Right In Front Of My Crab Rangoons
Crab Rangoons are a delicious appetizer that can be found at most Asian-American fusion restaurants. They are crispy wonton wrappers filled with cream cheese and crab meat. My love for them began when I went to a Chinese restaurant with my friends and ordered them on a whim.
The Beginning of the Love Affair
As I eagerly waited for my food, I noticed a group of people at the table next to me. One of them was a guy who caught my eye. He was tall, with shaggy brown hair and bright blue eyes. He looked up and caught me staring, and we both awkwardly looked away.
Our food arrived, and as I was about to take my first bite of my delicious Crab Rangoon, I noticed that the guy from the table next to me was staring at me. I looked up and made eye contact with him. He smiled and said, "Those look really good."
I shyly smiled back and offered him one. He took it and we started talking about how amazing they were. Our conversation lasted for hours, and we discovered that we had a lot in common.
Going Steady
Our love for Crab Rangoons brought us closer together, and we started dating soon after. It became our tradition to try the Crab Rangoons at every restaurant we went to. We even started making them at home, perfecting our recipe until it was even better than the ones we could get at a restaurant.
I never knew that a simple appetizer could bring me so much joy, but every time I see Crab Rangoons, I think of the guy who is now my husband. We still talk about the night we met over Crab Rangoons and how they brought us together. It's a silly story, but it's our story, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
The Perfect Crab Rangoon Recipe
If you're looking to make your own Crab Rangoons at home, here's our recipe:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 can of crab meat, drained and chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. soy sauce
- Wonton wrappers
- Oil for frying
1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and soy sauce until well combined.
2. Place a small spoonful of the mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water and fold the wrapper over, pressing edges to seal.
3. In a large, deep skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Fry wontons until golden brown, turning occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
4. Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce or soy sauce.
Conclusion
Crab Rangoons may seem like a simple appetizer, but to me, they are so much more. They brought me the love of my life and continue to bring us joy every time we make them at home. So next time you see Crab Rangoons on a menu, give them a try - you never know where they may lead you.
