Description
A restaurant-quality crab rangoons recipe featuring a creamy, savory filling and a perfectly crunchy wonton shell.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
6 oz crab meat or imitation crab, finely minced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
24 square wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil for frying
Small bowl of water for sealing
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, minced crab meat, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well-incorporated.
Step 2: Lay out several wonton wrappers on a clean, dry work surface. Cover the remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel to prevent them from drying out.
Step 3: Place approximately 1 teaspoon of the crab mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper. Do not overfill, as this will cause them to burst during frying.
Step 4: Dip your finger into the bowl of water and lightly moisten all four edges of the wonton wrapper.
Step 5: Bring two opposite corners of the wrapper together over the filling and pinch them firmly at the top. Bring the other two corners to the center and pinch all seams together to form a star shape, ensuring there are no air pockets.
Step 6: Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Step 7: Carefully drop 4-5 rangoons into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Step 8: Use a slotted spoon to remove the rangoons and place them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully at room temperature for a smooth filling. If air is trapped inside the wonton, it may explode in the oil, so pinch the seams carefully.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 rangoons
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg