Description
Culinary magic happens when classic Crab Rangoon brings crispy, creamy delights to your appetizer table. Golden wonton wrappers cradle rich cream cheese and sweet crab meat, promising a delectable bite that invites pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) lump crab meat (or imitation crab, finely chopped)
- 24 wonton wrappers
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Frying and Sealing Ingredients:
- 1 egg (beaten, for sealing)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sweet chili sauce or duck sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Craft a delectable filling by blending cream cheese with delicate crab meat, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, a hint of sugar, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until the mixture achieves a luxurious, silky consistency.
- Prepare your workspace with clean wonton wrappers, carefully positioning each wrapper on a flat surface like a culinary canvas.
- Deposit a precise dollop of the prepared mixture directly into the center of each wrapper, ensuring a generous yet controlled portion.
- Delicately brush the wrapper’s edges with beaten egg, creating a moisture seal that will secure the delicate parcels.
- Transform the wonton into an elegant triangular shape or a sophisticated pinched purse, applying gentle pressure to seal the edges completely and prevent any filling from escaping during cooking.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to a precise 350°F, creating the ideal environment for achieving a crisp, golden exterior.
- Carefully lower the rangoons into the hot oil, working in small batches to maintain optimal temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each rangoon for 2-3 minutes, rotating once to ensure an even, golden-brown color that signals perfect crispiness.
- Extract the rangoons using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drip away on a layer of absorbent paper towels.
- Serve immediately alongside sweet chili sauce or duck sauce, presenting these crispy morsels as an irresistible appetizer that promises a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Customize the filling by using imitation crab meat for a budget-friendly version that still delivers great flavor.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to create a smoother, more easily mixed filling without lumps.
- Prevent wonton wrappers from drying out by covering them with a damp paper towel while working.
- Opt for baking as a healthier alternative: place rangoons on a lined baking sheet, spray with cooking oil, and bake at 425F for 12-15 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg