Jul 14 2026
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Ocean Zen's Signature Appetizer Sampler Recipe

Inspired by Ocean Zen
Time1h
Serves4

Crispy Shrimp Rolls, Crab Wontons, Mongolian Ribs, Potstickers

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Ingredients

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Crispy Shrimp Rolls

Method

Crispy Shrimp Rolls

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    In a bowl, mix shrimp, shredded lettuce, carrots, and cilantro. Add soy sauce and mix well.

  2. 2

    Prepare Rice Paper

    Soak rice paper wrappers in warm water until soft, about 10 seconds. Lay flat on a clean surface.

  3. 3

    Roll the Shrimp Rolls

    Place a spoonful of filling on the wrapper, fold the sides over, and roll tightly. Repeat for all wrappers.

  4. 4

    Fry the Rolls

    Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the rolls until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side.

Crab Wontons

  1. 5

    Make the Filling

    In a bowl, mix the crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, and garlic powder until well combined.

  2. 6

    Fill and Seal Wontons

    Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold over to form a triangle, and seal.

  3. 7

    Fry the Wontons

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the wontons until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, flipping once.

Mongolian Ribs

  1. 8

    Make Marinade

    In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to make the marinade.

  2. 9

    Marinate Ribs

    Marinate the pork ribs in the mixture for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

  3. 10

    Bake the Ribs

    Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Place marinated ribs on a baking sheet and bake for 2.5 hours.

  4. 11

    Serve the Ribs

    Remove from oven, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve.

Potstickers

  1. 12

    Prepare Filling

    In a bowl, combine ground pork, cabbage, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Mix well to combine.

  2. 13

    Fill and Seal Potstickers

    Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of a potsticker wrapper. Moisten edges with water, fold, and pinch to seal.

  3. 14

    Cook Potstickers

    Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Fry potstickers for 2 minutes until golden, then add water to the pan, cover, and steam for 5 minutes.

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