Scallion Pancake Crab Rolls
Scallion Pancake Crab Rolls
Ingredients
For the Crab Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces imitation crab, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For Assembly and Frying
- 2 Trader Joe's scallion pancakes
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped imitation crab, garlic powder, sesame oil, chopped green onions, and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Lay one Trader Joe's scallion pancake flat on a clean cutting board or work surface. If it came with parchment paper, you can use that to assist in rolling.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Scoop half of the prepared crab and cream cheese mixture onto the center of the scallion pancake, spreading it slightly but leaving a border around the edges.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Fold one side of the scallion pancake over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Then, starting from one end, tightly roll the filled pancake into a cylindrical shape. If using parchment paper, use it to help guide and tighten the roll.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Repeat steps 2-4 with the second scallion pancake and the remaining crab filling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when a small piece of pancake is dropped in.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Carefully place the two filled and rolled scallion pancakes into the hot oil. Fry for 4-6 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on one side. Use tongs to flip the pancakes.
⏱️ 6 min
- 8
Continue frying, flipping as needed, for another 4-6 minutes, or until both sides are golden brown and crispy, and the filling is heated through.
⏱️ 6 min
- 9
Remove the fried scallion pancakes from the pan and place them on a cutting board. Allow them to cool for a minute or two before slicing.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Using a sharp knife, slice each fried scallion pancake in half crosswise to reveal the creamy filling. Serve warm with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Scallion Pancake Crab Rolls
For the Crab Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces imitation crab, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For Assembly and Frying
- 2 Trader Joe's scallion pancakes
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped imitation crab, garlic powder, sesame oil, chopped green onions, and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Lay one Trader Joe's scallion pancake flat on a clean cutting board or work surface. If it came with parchment paper, you can use that to assist in rolling.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Scoop half of the prepared crab and cream cheese mixture onto the center of the scallion pancake, spreading it slightly but leaving a border around the edges.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Fold one side of the scallion pancake over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Then, starting from one end, tightly roll the filled pancake into a cylindrical shape. If using parchment paper, use it to help guide and tighten the roll.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Repeat steps 2-4 with the second scallion pancake and the remaining crab filling.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when a small piece of pancake is dropped in.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Carefully place the two filled and rolled scallion pancakes into the hot oil. Fry for 4-6 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on one side. Use tongs to flip the pancakes.
⏱️ 6 min - 8
Continue frying, flipping as needed, for another 4-6 minutes, or until both sides are golden brown and crispy, and the filling is heated through.
⏱️ 6 min - 9
Remove the fried scallion pancakes from the pan and place them on a cutting board. Allow them to cool for a minute or two before slicing.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Using a sharp knife, slice each fried scallion pancake in half crosswise to reveal the creamy filling. Serve warm with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min