How to Make Cream Cheese Rangoons

Create rangoons as part of an appetizer spread.

Crispy cream cheese rangoons are a traditional Chinese appetizer. Rangoons feature small bits of rich cream cheese encased within fried wonton wrappers. You can also enhance the rangoons, which feature a taste-tempting combination of soft, creamy and crunchy textures, with real or imitation crab meat if you desire. As a simple and delicious party appetizer, serve the rangoons with a tangy sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

Things You'll Need

• (2) 8-ounce packages of softened cream cheese
• 1 tsp. fresh, minced ginger
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 finely chopped green onion
• Mixing bowl
• 1 lb. shredded real or imitation crab meat (optional)
• 1 quart vegetable oil
• Deep fryer or deep, heavy skillet
• (1) 14-ounce package of won ton wrappers
• Spoon
• Egg whites
• Pastry brush
• Paper towels

Instructions

1. Mix two 8-ounce packages of softened cream cheese, 1 tsp. of fresh, minced ginger, 2 tsp. of sesame oil and one finely chopped green onion in a bowl until the ingredients are well blended. Add 1 lb. of shredded real or imitation crab meat if you desire.

2. Heat 1 quart of vegetable oil in a deep fryer or deep, heavy skillet to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Spread the contents of one 14-ounce package of won ton wrappers out on a work surface.

4. Spoon 1 tsp. of the cream cheese mixture into each won ton wrapper. Use a small pastry brush to apply egg whites around the edges of each wrapper. Fold the wrappers in half to create triangle shapes. Press the won ton edges together with your fingers to create secure seals.

5. Fry the rangoons in small batches for three minutes, or until they are golden brown. Turn the rangoons once during the frying process. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

References

• All Recipes: Crab Rangoon
• Food: Crabby Cream Cheese Wontons

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish