Description
Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings are a delicious and easy-to-make snack, featuring a flavorful filling wrapped in thin, crispy rice paper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice paper sheets
- 1⁄2 cup cooked rice
- 1⁄4 cup shredded cabbage
- 1⁄4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Fill a shallow dish with warm water.
- Dip one rice paper sheet into the water for about 5 seconds, ensuring it becomes soft and pliable.
- Place the softened rice paper sheet flat on a clean, dry surface.
- In a small bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon a small amount of the filling mixture onto the center of the rice paper.
- Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling.
- Fold the bottom of the rice paper up over the filling.
- Roll the rice paper from the bottom, tightly wrapping the filling inside, until it forms a small, neat dumpling.
- Repeat the process with the remaining rice paper sheets and filling mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the dumplings to the pan, making sure not to overcrowd them.
- Fry the dumplings for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Using tongs, remove the dumplings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the crispy rice paper dumplings hot, with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Soak the rice paper just long enough to soften, but not too long to avoid tearing.
- For a vegan option, replace the soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce.
- Be cautious when frying; do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even crisping.
- Ensure the vegetable oil is hot enough before adding dumplings for optimal crispiness.
- Try adding minced mushrooms or tofu for a different texture in the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 dumplings
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg