Description
These Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings are a deliciously crunchy snack or appetizer featuring a savory filling of rice, cabbage, carrots, and aromatic herbs, wrapped in delicate rice paper sheets and fried to golden perfection. Perfect for sharing, these dumplings blend vibrant flavors and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 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 grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Wrapping and Frying
- 1 cup rice paper sheets (approximately 1 cup worth of sheets)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Soften the rice paper sheets: Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet into the water for about 5 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable, then place it flat on a clean, dry surface.
- Make the filling: 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. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Assemble the dumplings: Spoon a small amount of the filling mixture onto the center of the softened rice paper sheet. Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then fold the bottom up. Roll it tightly from the bottom to form a neat, small dumpling. Repeat with remaining sheets and filling.
- Heat the oil for frying: Pour the vegetable oil into a large skillet or frying pan and heat it over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry the dumplings: Carefully add the dumplings to the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry each dumpling for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Use tongs to remove the fried dumplings and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the crispy rice paper dumplings hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding mushrooms, tofu, or other vegetables as desired.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying; this prevents the dumplings from absorbing too much oil and becoming greasy.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned pan for easier frying and flipping.
- Leftover dumplings can be reheated in a hot oven or air fryer for a few minutes to retain crispiness.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the soy sauce used is gluten-free.
