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Crab Rangoon Recipe

This Crab Rangoon is a crispy delight! Creamy crab and cheese filling wrapped in wontons, perfect for any gathering!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces block-style cream cheese softened
  • 6 ounces crab meat (1 cup), picked over for cartilage and drained well
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup thinly-sliced scallions
  • pinch ground white pepper
  • 36 wonton wrappers
  • Vegetable oil or peanut oil for frying
  • Sweet and sour sauce for dipping
  • Duck sauce for dipping
  • Plum sauce for dipping
  • Chinese hot mustard for dipping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • Spoon or pastry brush
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crab meat, toasted sesame oil, light soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, sliced scallions, and ground white pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
  2. Lay out a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Place about 1 tablespoon of the crab filling in the center of the wrapper. Moisten the edges with water to help seal the wonton.
  3. Fold the wonton wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, ensuring that the filling is enclosed. Press the edges firmly to seal.
  4. In a frying pan or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of vegetable or peanut oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  5. Carefully add the prepared Crab Rangoon to the hot oil, frying them in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Once golden brown, remove the Crab Rangoon from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat, place in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes.
  • Feel free to add seasonal vegetables for a fresh twist!