Every time you select California Avocados, you support the family farmers dedicated to bringing you fresh, premium fruit with outstanding taste and creamy texture. California Avocados are in season Spring through Fall. So check the label and be sure to Insist on California Avocados.

Find Out More

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN PILLOWS
Share |

View on Mobile Site

Rating

2 of 5 1

1 Ratings | 0 Comments

Add to My Recipes

  • Preparation

    0 min

  • Cook Time

    0 min

  • Total Time

    0 min

Recipe Provided By

Crab, Avocado and Cream Cheese filled pillows, served with a variety of sauces from a Traditional Dipping Sauce to Hoisin.

Ingredients

  • 0.000

    Filling:

  • 8.000 8 oz.
    cream cheese
  • 1.000 1
    lg Genuine California Avocado- coarsely chopped
  • 8.000 8 oz.
    fresh crab meat or canned crab meat, drained and flaked
  • 0.500 ½ tsp.
    Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.500 ½ tsp.
    light soy sauce
  • 0.125 ⅛ tsp.
    or to taste, freshly ground white pepper
  • 1.500 1 ½
    green onions, finely sliced
  • 1.000 1
    large clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1.000 1 tsp.
    red onion, chopped
  • 0.000

    SAUCES

  • 0.000

    Hoisin Dipping Sauce:

  • 1.000 1
    clove garlic, minced
  • 2.000 2 tsp.
    oil
  • 0.500 ½ cup
    hoisin sauce
  • 3.000 3 Tbsp.
    water
  • 1.000 1 Tbsp.
    soy sauce
  • 0.250 ¼ tsp.
    (or more) hot sauce or red pepper flakes
  • 2.000 2 Tbsp.
    chopped peanuts ( garnish )
  • 0.000

    Traditional Dipping Sauce:

  • 0.750 ¾ cup
    of canned dark-red kidney beans
  • 0.250 ¼ cup
    of the bean liquid
  • 3.000 3 Tbsp.
    of molasses (treacle)
  • 3.000 3 Tbsp.
    of teriyaki sauce
  • 2.000 2 Tbsp.
    of red wine vinegar
  • 1.000 1 Tbsp.
    of garlic powder
  • 2.000 2 tsp.
    of five-spice powder
  • 2.000 2 tsp.
    of yeast extract

Recalculate Ingredients

Choose how many servings you wish to prepare and click Recalculate to adjust the ingredients.

Instructions

  1. Directions for Pillows:
  2. Combine the crab, avocado and the cream cheese. Mix in the remaining filling ingredients one at a time.
  3. On a flat surface, lay out a won ton wrapper in front of you so that it forms a diamond shape. Wet the edges of the won ton.
  4. Add a heaping teaspoon of filling to the middle, and spread it out toward the left and right points of the diamond so that it forms a log or rectangular shape (otherwise the wrapper may break in the middle during deep-frying).
  5. Fold over the edges of the wrapper so that it forms a triangle shape. Seal the edges, adding more water if needed.
  6. Cover the completed Pillow with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out while preparing the rest.
  7. Heat wok and add oil for deep-frying. When oil is ready (the temperature should be between 360 - 375 degrees), carefully slide in the Pillow, taking care not to overcrowd the wok. Deep-fry until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes, turning once. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Cool the pillow before serving.
  8. To make ahead of time, prepare the filling and stuff the won tons and freeze without deep-frying. When ready to cook, thaw before deep-frying.)
  9. Hoisin Dipping Sauce:
  10. Saute garlic in oil until fragrant.
  11. Stir in remaining ingredients except peanuts. Remove from heat and let cool. Divide among individual bowls. Sprinkle with peanuts.
  12. Traditional Dipping Sauce:
  13. Use a blender or food processor to mix all of the ingredients into a puree.
  14. Place a strainer (sieve) over a mixing bowl. Pour the pureed ingredients into the strainer, and use the back of a wooden spoon to press them through into the bowl. Discard any bean skins left in the strainer.
  15. Pour the sauce into a jar with a tight fitting lid and refrigerate. (Will keep for about seven days).

Nutrition information per serving

hide

Comments

No one has commented on this page yet.


You can't post comments until you have logged in. Please .