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Crab Rangoon Dip

Cultural Context

Crab Rangoon Dip draws inspiration from the popular American-Chinese appetizer, Crab Rangoon, which features a creamy crab filling in a crispy wonton wrapper. This dip captures the essence of that dish, making it a perfect party snack that combines rich flavors and textures. It's a favorite at gatherings, particularly during game days, and has been adapted in various ways, including using different types of seafood or cheese.

AmericanUSappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
12 pieces fried wonton wrappers
2 tablespoons oil for frying
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup green onion
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
8 oz crab meat

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

crab meat

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Imitation crab is a lower-cost alternative with a similar texture

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories

1

Heat oil in a fryer to about 350°F.

2

Cut wonton wrappers into desired shapes.

3

Drop the wontons into the hot oil and fry until crispy.

4

In a bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream.

5

Dice green onion and garlic, then add to the bowl.

6

Add a little bit of ginger, sugar, and soy sauce to the mixture.

7

Finally, fold in the crab meat and mix everything together until well combined.

8

Once the wontons are crispy, remove them from the oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingfrying

Equipment Needed

fryer

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Crab DipCrab Rangoon Spread

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