Introduction
Crab Rangoon is a delicious Chinese-American appetizer consisting of fried wontons filled with a mixture of crab meat, cream cheese, and green onion. This dish is often served with sweet and sour sauce or plum sauce. While Crab Rangoon is typically fried, this baked version is a healthier alternative that is just as delicious!
Ingredients
-1 package wonton wrappers (found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores)
-1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
-1/4 cup canned crab meat, drained
-1 green onion, finely chopped
-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1 egg, beaten
-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
-Sweet and sour sauce or plum sauce, for serving
Method
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, crab meat, green onion, garlic powder, and salt.
3. To assemble the rangoons, place 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. Wet the edges of the wrapper with beaten egg. Fold the wrapper in half, making sure the edges are sealed.
4. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the rangoons and cook until browned on both sides.
5. Remove from heat and place on a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
6. Serve with sweet and sour sauce or plum sauce.
Potential Changes & Improvements
-Try using different types of cheese in the filling, such as cheddar or Swiss.
-Add some chopped vegetables to the filling, such as bell pepper or broccoli.
-Try using a different type of meat in the filling, such as chicken or pork.
What Other Food It Works Well With
Crab Rangoon goes well with other Chinese-American dishes such as General Tso’s Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Egg Rolls.
Common Mistakes
-Not sealing the edges of the wonton wrapper properly, causing the filling to leak out during cooking.
-Not cooking the rangoons long enough, causing the filling to be runny.
-Cooking the rangoons on too high of a heat, causing them to burn.
Nutritional Information
-1 rangoon: Calories: 80, Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 20 mg, Sodium: 170 mg, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 3 g
Allergens
-Eggs
-Shellfish