Crab Rangoons

Sometimes there is just nothing better then yummy Chinese food takeout.  However it does seem that good chinese takeout is a little hard to find, even in Southern Maine where just about everything you'd want is at your finger tips.  So what to do??  Make your own of course!  Crab Rangoons are surprisingly easy to make.  folding them and frying them takes a little extra time but really, the results are worth it! I got my recipe from pinterest. 

 

I had fully intended to take lots of pictures of this process, turns out that isn't as easy when your kids are at your feet.  Maybe next time? I can only hope.

Things to consider.
Pre made and cut Wonton wrappers can be found at most grocery stores in the produce section, usually in the vicinity of the tofu and other vegetarian/vegan fresh products

These could be baked instead of fryed.  Brush the tops of the sealed crab rangoons with olive oil and bake at 400 until golden brown and crispy.

Crab Rangoons

Yield: Approximately 50 rangoons

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 4 oz imitation crab meat
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 50 wonton wrappers
• oil for frying, I used Coconut oil, it worked beautifully

Instructions

• Combine cream cheese, & “crab”  in a food processor and pulse until combined. You want a bit of texture but not big chunks. Place the wonton wrappers on a flat surface 10 at a time and put about 1 teaspoon of filling on each. Don’t overfill or they will ooze out during frying. Put some water in a cup and using your finger dip it in and then wet the edges of the wonton wrapper. Fold half and press the edges closed, then press the opposite edges closed, it makes a star shape, try not to leave large air bubbles or they will expand and rupture during frying.
• Fry in about 2 inches of hot oil about 1 minute per side or until golden. Drain on paper towels and try to wait at least a few seconds before eating or you WILL burn your mouth on the filling. You can serve them with duck sauce

Notes

As a side tip, if making these for a party (they go like hotcakes and are cheap to make so I highly recommend it!) then you can fry them lightly, drain and then place on a cookie sheet a couple hours before (don’t refrigerate) and then blast in the oven for a couple of minutes (450 degrees for about 10 - 15 minutes should do it)