Crab Rangoon (1958); Crab Supreme (1935)

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CRAB RANGOON

   There are 6,590 Google hits for "Crab Rangoon."  It seems to be clearly a Trader Vic dish.  I haven't yet checked out his earlier cookbooks.


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  Food: New Restaurant; Trader Vic's, at Savoy-Plaza, Offers Exotic Cuisine in a Tropical Setting ; By CRAIG CLAIBORNE; New York Times (1857-Current file), New York, N.Y.; Apr 28, 1958; pg. 18, 1 pgs
("At the luncheon in question, a meal for two began with an assortment of appetizers, including fried shrimp, fried chicken livers and a specialty labeled Crab Rangoon.  This is a crab meat deep-fried in a crisp, thin shell.")

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CRAB SUPREME

   There are 125 Google hits.  "Crab Supreme" doesn't appear to be an established, historical dish like "Chicken Supreme."  Notice the large dating gap below.


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  ABOUT NEW JERSEY Getting One's Just Desserts in Mt. Lakes; By FRED FERRETTI; New York Times (1857-Current file), New York, N.Y.; Nov 19, 1978; pg. NJ2, 1 pgs

  Perfectly Balanced Meal May Be Provided by Cold Dishes.; The Washington Post (1877-1954), Washington, D.C.; Aug 23, 1935; pg. 15, 1 pgs
("Crab Supreme" is mentioned on the menu, but no recipe is given--ed.)