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panda express crab rangoon recipe

Crab Rangoon Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 6 oz imitation crab meat, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 20 wonton wrappers
  • 1 small bowl of water
  • 4 cups vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Combine the cream cheese, imitation crab, green onions, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar in a bowl and stir until smooth.
  2. Place 1 tsp of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper, wet all 4 edges, bring the corners to the center, and press every seam firmly closed.
  3. Heat the 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium-high to 350°F (175°C), about 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Fry the rangoon in batches of 5 or 6 for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and let the oil return to 350°F (175°C) between batches.
  5. Arrange the rangoon on a serving plate with the folded points up and serve immediately with sweet chili sauce.

Notes

The filling can be mixed and refrigerated up to a day ahead, which makes assembly much faster at party time. If you're folding them in advance, keep them in a single layer on a parchment-lined tray in the fridge; stacking them causes the wrappers to stick and tear. A small damp paper towel over the unfolded wonton wrappers keeps them pliable while you work through the batch.