Easy Spinach and Cream Cheese Wonton Recipe (2024)

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How much sodium is in cream cheese wontons? ›

Make the Pork and Shrimp Wonton Filling

To the pork and shrimp, add chopped scallions, minced garlic & ginger, then season with light soy sauce, shaoxing wine, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, sugar, and msg. Mix in ONE direction with your hand until you see streaks on the bowl as seen in the images below.

Wontons filled with cream cheese and imitation crab are named after the city – crab rangoons, whereas wontons just filled with cream cheese are often referred to as wontons – but they are used interchangeably. Wontons when not referred to as “cream cheese wontons” refer to dumplings like in my Wonton Soup.

There is no need to thaw frozen wontons or gyozas as they can go straight from the freezer into the boiling water. When the water boils again, add about ½ cup cold water. When the water boils a second time, remove the wontons/gyoza immediately and drain.

Bring a wok halfway full with water to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the wontons in batches until they float to the surface, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.

(To cook frozen wontons, do not defrost and just drop them into boiling water the same way. Let them cook for an extra few minutes once the wontons begin to float. The best thing to do is cut one open to check for doneness.)

The Folding Technique

For this simple fold, all you have to do is fold the filled wrapper in half to form a triangle, then bring the bottom corners together to finish the fold. A little water acts as the “glue” to keep the wontons sealed tight so they don't fall apart as they cook.

In a pinch, egg roll wrappers can be used for wontons. Keep in mind they are larger and thicker than wonton wrappers, so your final result may be different.

Traditionally, egg yolk is used to moisten the edges of wonton skins and seal them together. For people who don't eat eggs, water serves as a good substitute. However, water is not as sticky, and doesn't cook into a cement like egg yolk.

Wontons may provide some protein, but they may also be high in sodium and fat, depending on how they are prepared. Enjoyed in moderation, these steamed dumplings or wonton soup can add variety to a balanced diet.

Is cream cheese full of sodium? ›

Swiss, brick, goat cheese, mozzarella and cream cheese have the least amount of sodium.

The favorite choice for the term "Cream Cheese" is 1 tablespoon of Cream Cheese which has about 40 mg of sodium. The amount of sodium for a variety of types and serving sizes of Cream Cheese is shown below.

What Makes the Panda Express Cream Cheese Rangoon the Best? These crispy wonton apps are stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, scallions, and a dash of garlic powder. They make satisfying finger food for game day, or you can try dolling them up to make casual co*cktail appetizers.

Invented in the 1950s at Trader Vic's, a popular chain of Polynesian-style tiki-themed bars in San Francisco, the only thing authentically Chinese about these wontons is the wrapping. That's totally okay because this is one of the tastiest inventions in history, in my opinion.

Cream Cheese Rangoons

The inside of these crispy rangoons contains cream cheese and diced scallions (no crab here!), so they're technically vegetarian-friendly if you can get past the fact that they are fried in the same fryers as non-vegetarian items.