How to Make Crab Rangoon With Water Chestnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab Rangoon with Water Chestnuts is a popular appetizer in many Asian cuisines, especially in Chinese and Thai cuisine. This savory and crispy dish is made with a creamy filling of crab meat, cream cheese, and water chestnuts, which are then wrapped in wonton wrappers and deep-fried to golden perfection.

Originating from the Sichuan province in China, this dish has gained immense popularity in the United States and other parts of the world due to its irresistible flavors and textures...

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart oil for deep frying
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 15 servings

  • In a large, heavy sauce pan heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, crabmeat, garlic powder, paprika and water chestnuts.
  • Place approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of wonton wrappers. Moisten wrapper edges with water, fold over the mixture and pinch to seal.
  • In small batches, fry the wontons 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Nutrition

    203 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 268mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 126mg