Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings
These crispy rice paper dumplings are a delicious fusion of savory vegetables, tofu, and aromatic flavors, pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Large frying pan or skillet
- Damp chopping board or clean tea towel
- Tray or bowl for soaking rice paper sheets
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
For wrapping:
- 20 rice paper sheet
For the filling:
- 180 g firm tofu (crumbled)
- 200 g mushrooms (finely diced)
- 2 carrots (shredded)
- 1/2 napa cabbage (shredded)
- 2 spring onions (chopped)
- 4 garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced or grated)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For Frying:
Instructions
- Prepare the filling:- Finely shred the cabbage and carrots. Dice mushrooms into small cubes. Mince garlic and ginger. Crumble the tofu into small pieces.
- Cook the filling:- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, tofu, garlic, and ginger until vegetables soften, about 5-7 minutes.- Season with salt, pepper, soy sauce and rice vinegar. Stir in spring onions, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Wrap the dumplings:- Dip a rice paper sheet in water for a few seconds and lay it on the damp surface.- Place a spoonful of filling in the center and shape into a small rectangle.- Fold the bottom of the rice paper over the filling, then fold the top and sides, creating a pocket.- Dip a second sheet in water and double wrap the dumpling using the same method.
- Repeat the process:- Continue wrapping until all the filling is used.
- Pan-fry the dumplings:- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the dumplings for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy.
- Serve:- Enjoy hot with sweet and sour sauce or a soy-vinegar dipping sauce!
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1105IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg