Crab Rangoon Dip

It’s a tasty treat for when you need a little crab Rangoon in your day but don’t want to hit the Chinese buffet.

Every time my family goes somewhere with Asian dining offerings, my mother orders crab Rangoon. So, when I came across a recipe for crab Rangoon dip, I decided to give it a shot and see how she liked it. Turns out, it’s a total winner! So now, crab Rangoon dip has become a thing at our house. It takes just 15 minutes to make, with a little pause at the oven for the chips to cook, and then you’ve got a delicious snack or centerpiece for your meal.

You’ll find the dip varies a bit from the standard crab Rangoon made up in wonton shells, but the changes only make it better. The cream cheese, hand-picked crab, soy sauce, and seasonings are all there, plus a little extra cheese, and a sriracha-Thai chili sauce kick. The best part is, you can tweak this recipe for personal dietary needs, like trading out soy sauce for gluten-free soy sauce and swapping rice crackers for wonton wrappers.

Is Crab Rangoon Dip Healthy?

Though you can make a few tweaks to the recipe to improve the health profile, crab Rangoon dip isn’t really something I’d call healthy. It’s a decadent and delicious dip loaded with fat. When eaten in moderation, it can be part of a healthy, balanced diet, though. If you want to upgrade the recipe for improved healthiness, there are a few things you can try. First off, swap the regular sour cream for a low-fat choice. Additionally, you could trade the cream cheese for Neufchâtel to reduce fat and switch out the regular mayonnaise for a low-fat version.

A Brief History Of Crab Rangoon

Despite being found primarily on Asian-American restaurant menus, no one’s sure that crab Rangoon has any legitimate ties to Asia. The name “Rangoon” likely refers to the city in Myanmar formerly known as Rangoon—now Yangon—and the dip is believed to originally have been created by Chinese-American chef Joe Young. In the 1950s, Joe worked at the “Polynesian-style” restaurant and bar Trader Vic’s in Beverly Hills, and it’s believed that this was one of his contributions to the menu.

FAQs & Tips

Serving Suggestions

When serving a creamy, rich treat like crab Rangoon dip, you’ll want to balance out the meal with some veggies, fruit, and other light offerings. Some great choices include Crab Avocado Salad, Asian Healthy Broccoli Salad, Shrimp Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce, Drunken Noodles, and Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry.

A selection of light drinks and desserts will also go a long way to finish off the meal. Think fruity drinks and treats or minty offerings like a Watermelon Slushie, Key Lime Cake, Hurricane Drinks (alcoholic), Mangonadas, Lemon Icebox Pie, Cucumber-Mint Water, or a Mint Chocolate Green Smoothie.

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