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Easy Crab Rangoon Recipe | Crispy Cream Cheese Crab Wontons

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Cream Cheese Wontons

Cultural Context

Cream cheese wontons, often associated with American Chinese cuisine, are a beloved appetizer featuring a creamy filling wrapped in crispy dough. They are thought to have originated in the United States, likely influenced by traditional Chinese dumplings. Today, they are a popular party snack and can be found in many Chinese restaurants across the globe, often served with sweet and sour sauce.

ChineseCNappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
8 oz imitation crab or real crab meat
8 oz softened cream cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 finely chopped scallion
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
20 wonton wrappers
2 tablespoons water
2 cups oil for frying
to taste sweet chili sauce

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

wonton wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: dumpling wrappers

Dumpling wrappers are often less expensive and easier to find.

1

Prepare the crab meat (either imitation or real crab).

2

Add softened cream cheese to the crab meat.

3

Add garlic powder, finely chopped scallion, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, and sugar to the mixture.

4

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.

5

Let the filling chill for a bit before assembling.

6

Take a wonton wrapper and place it down on a flat surface.

7

Add a small amount of the filling to the center of the wonton wrapper.

8

Use a little water to moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper to seal it.

9

Press the edges together to seal, ensuring there are no openings.

10

Shape the wonton into a triangle or a purse shape, sealing the edges tightly.

11

Heat oil in a pan until hot.

12

Drop the crab rangoons into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.

13

Remove the fried crab rangoons and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

14

Serve the crab rangoons with sweet chili sauce.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

milkshellfishwheat

Also Known As

Crab RangoonCheese Wontons

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