Description

Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings are a delightful fusion appetizer featuring a savory filling of cooked rice, shredded vegetables, and fragrant herbs wrapped in delicate rice paper sheets. These dumplings are pan-fried to golden perfection, resulting in a crunchy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the tender, flavorful filling. Perfect as a snack or party appetizer, they offer a gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly bite packed with fresh flavors and satisfying textures.

Ingredients

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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
1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

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Instructions

Soften the Rice Paper: Fill a shallow dish with warm water and dip one rice paper sheet into the water for about 5 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable.
Prepare for Wrapping: Place the softened rice paper flat on a clean, dry surface ready for filling.
Mix the Filling: In a small bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
Add Filling to Rice Paper: Spoon a small amount of the filling mixture onto the center of the softened rice paper sheet.
Fold the Dumplings: Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then fold the bottom up, and tightly roll from the bottom to form a neat dumpling.
Repeat Wrapping: Continue softening rice papers and wrapping dumplings until all filling and sheets are used.
Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
Fry Dumplings: Carefully add dumplings to the hot oil without overcrowding, frying each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Drain Excess Oil: Using tongs, remove the fried dumplings and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb extra oil.
Serve: Serve the crispy rice paper dumplings hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer or snack.

Notes

Be careful not to over-soak rice paper sheets; they soften quickly and can become tearing if soaked too long.
Maintain medium-high heat for frying to ensure dumplings get crispy without absorbing too much oil.
Use fresh vegetables and herbs for maximum flavor and crunch in the filling.
Ensure dumplings are tightly rolled to prevent filling from spilling during frying.
Serve immediately after frying for best texture, or reheat briefly in a skillet to restore crispiness.