Crab Rangoons
Crab Rangoons
Ingredients
For the Crab Rangoon Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 block
- 4 imitation crab sticks, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon chicken powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Yum Yum seasoning, (or MSG)
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
For Assembly and Frying
- 32 wonton wrappers, standard size
- 2 tablespoons water, for sealing wrappers, as needed
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Take the imitation crab sticks, cut them in half crosswise, then use your hands to roll and push them on a cutting board until they are finely shredded. Add the shredded crab to the bowl with the cream cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Chop the green onions into small rings and add them to the bowl. Season the mixture with chicken powder, Yum Yum seasoning (or MSG), sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, and white pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and uniform.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Lay out several wonton wrappers on a clean, dry surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of the prepared crab rangoon filling into the center of each wrapper. Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Fold the wrapper into your desired shape (triangle, purse, or star). Pinch the edges firmly to seal, ensuring no filling escapes. Repeat this process for the remaining wrappers and filling to make approximately 32 crab rangoons.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully place 4-6 assembled crab rangoons into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the wok.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Fry the crab rangoons for 2-3 minutes, flipping once, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Once cooked, remove the crab rangoons from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Serve the crab rangoons hot, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crab Rangoons
For the Crab Rangoon Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 block
- 4 imitation crab sticks, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon chicken powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Yum Yum seasoning, (or MSG)
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
For Assembly and Frying
- 32 wonton wrappers, standard size
- 2 tablespoons water, for sealing wrappers, as needed
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Take the imitation crab sticks, cut them in half crosswise, then use your hands to roll and push them on a cutting board until they are finely shredded. Add the shredded crab to the bowl with the cream cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Chop the green onions into small rings and add them to the bowl. Season the mixture with chicken powder, Yum Yum seasoning (or MSG), sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, and white pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and uniform.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Lay out several wonton wrappers on a clean, dry surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of the prepared crab rangoon filling into the center of each wrapper. Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Fold the wrapper into your desired shape (triangle, purse, or star). Pinch the edges firmly to seal, ensuring no filling escapes. Repeat this process for the remaining wrappers and filling to make approximately 32 crab rangoons.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully place 4-6 assembled crab rangoons into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the wok.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Fry the crab rangoons for 2-3 minutes, flipping once, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Once cooked, remove the crab rangoons from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Serve the crab rangoons hot, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 3 min