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crab rangoon on a plate with chop sticks

Crab Rangoon

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian / Thai, Chinese
Keyword: Chineese appetizer, Crab, Rangoon
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 15 people
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Kris Longwell
Crab Rangoon is a staple on Chinese and Thai menus.  And now, you can make these delectable appetizers at home.  So delicious and so easy.  They are always a crowd favorite when we serve these at a party. You can assemble them up to 2 or 3 hours ahead of time (keep in airtight container) and the fry or bake just before serving!  Yum!
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Ingredients

FOR THE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp plum sauce found in Asian section of most supermarkets
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp oyster sauce found in Asian section of most supermarkets
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp water

FOR THE CRAB RANGOON

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temp
  • 6 oz crabmeat well drained
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 12 oz package wonton wrappers
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • cooking spray if baking

Instructions

MAKE THE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

  • Mix all ingredients together with a small whisk, or fork, until fully combined.  Set aside.

PREPARE THE CRAB RANGOON

  • Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with hand mixer or wooden spoon until light and fluffy.
  • To the cream cheese, stir in the crab meat, garlic, scallions Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil and soy sauce. 
  • Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface.  Add 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the wrapper. 
  • Use a brush to apply water around the edges. Pull the top and bottom corners together and seal with your fingers. Bring one side together, pinching to remove excess air and seal the edges. Repeat with the other side. Set aside and repeat with remaining wonton wrappers.  You should have approx. 44 crab rangoon. 
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 inches of oil in a deep, heavy pot (or your deep fryer) to 350°F.
  • Fry the wontons in batches 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.  Remove with slotted spoon, drain on paper towels.  Serve at once with Sweet and Sour Sauce (or your own favorite dipping sauce).  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal