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Ingredients
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Filling
Wrappers
Sweet and Sour Sauce
For Frying
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Assembling
- 2
Fill the Wontons
Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Add about 1 tablespoon of the crab filling in the center of the wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper over to create a triangle, pressing the edges to seal. You can also fold the corners towards the center to create a package shape.
- 3
Repeat
Repeat the filling and folding process with the remaining wonton wrappers and filling.
Sweet and Sour Sauce Preparation
- 4
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. Stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Crab Rangoon
Carefully add a few crab rangoon to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve the crab rangoon hot with sweet and sour sauce on the side.