Crab rangoon facts for kids
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| Type | Dumpling |
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| Course | Appetizer |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Main ingredients | Wonton, cream cheese, crab meat (or canned crab meat or imitation crab meat), scallions, garlic |
Crab rangoon are yummy, crispy dumplings that are deep-fried until golden brown. You'll often find them served in American Chinese restaurants. They are a popular appetizer, which means they are a small dish eaten before the main meal.
These tasty treats are filled with a creamy mix of cream cheese, tender crab meat (sometimes real crab, sometimes imitation crab), and flavorful scallions or garlic. This delicious filling is carefully wrapped inside thin Chinese wonton wrappers. After being filled, they are cooked by deep frying them in hot vegetable oil until they are perfectly crispy.
In some parts of America, like the Pacific Northwest states, crab rangoon are also known as crab puffs. Did you know there's even a special day for them? National Crab Rangoon Day is celebrated every year on October 2nd!
Images for kids
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Triangular fried Crab Rangoons
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In the wonton shape, surrounded by dipping sauces
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Inside, showing the crisp shell, white filling, and golden dipping sauce.
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See also
In Spanish: Rangoon de cangrejo para niños
