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Crab Rangoon Recipe

This Crab Rangoon is a must-try! Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, it’s the perfect appetizer for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces block-style cream cheese softened
  • 6 ounces crabmeat 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 scallions thinly sliced
  • pinch ground white pepper
  • 36 wonton wrappers
  • Vegetable oil or peanut oil for frying
  • Dipping sauce sweet and sour sauce, duck sauce, plum sauce, or Chinese hot mustard

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, drained crabmeat, toasted sesame oil, light soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, thinly-sliced scallions, and a pinch of ground white pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Lay out a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Place about 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture in the center of the wrapper. Using your finger, wet the edges of the wrapper with a little water. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal tightly.
  3. In a frying pan or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of vegetable or peanut oil over medium heat. You can test if the oil is hot enough by dropping in a small piece of wonton wrapper; if it bubbles and rises to the surface, it’s ready.
  4. Carefully place a few Crab Rangoon in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  5. Serve your hot Crab Rangoon with a side of sweet and sour sauce, duck sauce, plum sauce, or Chinese hot mustard for dipping. Enjoy the deliciousness!

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat in an oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes to restore crispiness.
  • You can freeze the assembled but un-fried Crab Rangoon and cook directly from frozen.