Description
Crispy, golden Crab Rangoons filled with creamy crab and cream cheese, paired with a tangy Orange Sweet Chili Sauce. A perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the orange sweet chili sauce:
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1/2 cup rice vinegar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon grated orange zest
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1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Crab Rangoons:
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1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 cup picked lump crab meat
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2 medium green onions, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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35-40 square wonton wrappers
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Vegetable oil, as needed, for frying
Instructions
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For the orange sweet chili sauce:
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Combine the rice vinegar, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, garlic, ยผ cup water, and red pepper flakes in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let it simmer for about 6 minutes.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the simmering mixture, whisking to combine. Continue to simmer for an additional 4 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and becomes shiny.
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Remove from heat and transfer to a small bowl or jar to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
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For the Crab Rangoons:
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In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
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Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Brush the edges with water, fold the wrapper into a triangle, and press to seal, squeezing out any air. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.
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Place the sealed wontons on a flour-dusted baking sheet. Freeze the Rangoons for 15 minutes to prevent the filling from leaking when frying.
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Heat vegetable oil to 350ยฐF (180ยบC) in a large cast-iron skillet, ensuring thereโs about 2 inches of oil. Fry the Rangoons in batches, about 2 minutes per batch, until golden brown on all sides.
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Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining Rangoons.
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Serve:
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Let the Rangoons cool for about 5 minutes, then serve with the sweet chili sauce for dipping.
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Notes
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Freezing the Rangoons helps maintain their shape and prevents leakage during frying.
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Store leftover dipping sauce in the fridge for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Rangoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg