My Page
My Cookbooks
  • Main Cookbook
    Premium Members can have more than one cookbook in this list. They can keep private cookbooks just for organizing their recipes, or share them publicly with friends or the world. Learn more
My Account

Crab and Creamcheese Wontons (Sweet!)

Recipe #300969 | 31 min | 30 min prep | 20 Depends on size (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Mel P.

I've searched the web for crab wontons that tasted like the ones at my local Chinese restaurant. After no luck and recipes gone horribly wrong, I asked the owner of the restaurant. Apparently they get them shipped from China, pre-made. So she had no idea. So I went home and decided to try it myself - WITHOUT help from anyone else. The result - AWESOME! I've managed to get the taste of the ones from the restaurant. And they're SWEET too.

Posted on: Apr 28, 2008

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) box cream cheese (Room Temperature)
  • tablespoons sugar
  • stick imitation crabmeat (Or real crab made into a stick)
  • 1 green onion
  • wonton wrapper, Gyoza Wrappers, EggRoll Wrappers (cut into 4 squares)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Chop the crab and the onion into tiny pieces.
    2. 2
      Soak the onion in cold water (The onion adds the tangy flavor. I only used the green and soaked it for a long time. If you like more onion, use the white and soak for less time).
    3. 3
      (food processor may be used for next steps.)
    4. 4
      Add sugar to cream cheese and mix well.
    5. 5
      Add crab, mix well.
    6. 6
      Add onion, mix well.
    7. 7
      Using a butter knife, take some of the mixture and put into the middle of each wrapper. Bring sites together so it looks like a X from above. (the mixture holds it shut. It's important that you DO NOT seal the wrappers. The oil getting inside is what gives it it's texture.).
    8. 8
      Deep-Fry on 375º for 1-2 minutes - depending on how dark you want them. Even if they look soft when you take them out, they continue to cook after removed. Overcooking will burn the wrappers.
    9. 9
      (If cheese escapes a little - this is normal. If it happens every time and becomes bothersome, then just close the corners together more so it's self-sealed better. The X shape is basic, but you can squish them together more if needed.).
    10. 10
      Place on paper towels to drain oil.
    11. 11
      Serving depends on how much you use in each wrapper. Time depends on how quick you are.

    Questions about this recipe?

    Spot an error in this recipe?

    Read all 0 reviews
    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 Depends on size 16g

    Recipe makes 20 Depends on size)

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    imitation crabmeat

    Calories 47
    Calories from Fat 35 (75%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 4.0g 6%
    Saturated Fat 2.5g 12%
    Monounsaturated Fat 1.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 12mg 4%
    Sodium 33mg 1%
    Potassium 15mg 0%
    Total Carbohydrate 2.2g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
    Sugars 1.9g
    Protein 0.9g 1%
    Vitamin A 160mcg 3%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 0%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 0mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 9mg 0%
    Iron 0mg 0%

    how is this calculated?

    Sister Sites: Food Network | HGTV | HGTVPro | DIY | Fine Living | Great American Country | FrontDoor.com Real Estate | Ecologue

    Comparison Shop for Kitchen Appliances & Utensils at Shopzilla & BizRate

    UpMyStreet and uSwitch.com provide UK comparison services for Energy, Home Phone, Broadband, Credit Cards, Loans, Mobile Phones and Car Insurance

    © 2007 Scripps Networks, Inc. All rights reserved