Crab Rangoon (Crab Puffs) With Sweet and Sour Sauce
Delicious Crab Rangoon (Crab Puffs) served with a sweet and sour sauce, perfect for appetizers.
Prep Time 1 hour hr
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Asian
Servings 10 pieces
Calories 150 kcal
Saucepan
medium bowl
wok
instant read thermometer
immersion blender
For the Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce
- 0.5 cup rice vinegar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons red chile flakes more or less to taste
- 0.5 cup water plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.5 cup fresh pineapple chunks or canned chunks, drained
For the Crab Rangoon
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 6 ounces picked crab meat or surimi, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 6 count scallions whites only, finely sliced (about ½ cup)
- 1 pack square wonton wrappers 40 to 50 count, preferably yellow
- 2 quarts peanut oil for frying
- Kosher salt
Make the Sweet & Sour Sauce
Combine vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, chile flakes, and ½ cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking to combine until sugar is dissolved.
Combine remaining tablespoon water and cornstarch in a small bowl and whisk with a fork to form a slurry. Whisk into sauce and bring to a boil. Allow to cool.
Prepare the Crab Rangoon
Combine cream cheese, crab, and scallions in a medium bowl and fold with a spatula.
Lay one wonton wrapper out on a cutting board (keep the rest under plastic wrap or a damp towel) and place a small amount of filling in the center (about 1 ½ teaspoons). Moisten the edges and seal.
Transfer to a large plate, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and repeat until all of the filling is used.
Finish and Fry the Crab Rangoon
To finish the sauce, add pineapple chunks and puree with an immersion blender or standing blender.
Heat oil in a wok or Dutch oven to 375°F (190°C). Carefully add 10 to 12 wontons to the oil and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined bowl to drain, season with salt, and serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce.
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword appetizers, Crab Puffs, Crab Rangoon, snacks, Sweet and Sour Sauce