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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 cream cheese
8 oz imitation crab meat
4 green onions (scallion)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 egg roll skins (wonton wrappers)

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

Chop the imitation crab meat nice and thin.

2

Mix the chopped imitation crab meat with sesame oil, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.

3

Add cream cheese to the mixture and mix until everything is combined.

4

Use egg roll skin that is a little thick for wrapping.

5

Place the filling on the egg roll skin at an angle.

6

Use fingers underneath to tighten the wrap on both sides.

7

Heat oil to 350°F for frying.

8

Fry the wrapped crab rangoon until they are a nice golden brown color.

9

Keep an eye on the color while frying until it turns golden brown.

10

Let the fried crab rangoon sit for a little bit before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

fryer

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Crab RangoonCheese Wontons

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