Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings (Print version)

Golden rice paper shells encase a savory, veggie-packed filling with a crunchy, crispy texture.

# What You Need:

→ Filling

01 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
02 - 1 medium carrot, grated
03 - 1/2 cup finely chopped shiitake mushrooms
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
07 - 1 tsp sesame oil
08 - 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger

→ Wrappers & Assembly

09 - 12 sheets rice paper (8.7 inches round)
10 - 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado) for frying

→ Dipping Sauce (optional)

11 - 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
14 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - In a large bowl, mix shredded cabbage, grated carrot, chopped shiitake mushrooms, sliced green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger thoroughly.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; add the filling and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables soften slightly. Remove from heat and allow to cool briefly.
03 - Fill a shallow dish with warm water and dip one rice paper sheet for 5 to 10 seconds until pliable, avoiding over-soaking.
04 - Place softened rice paper on a damp kitchen towel, spoon 2 tablespoons of filling into the center, fold in the sides, then roll tightly like a burrito.
05 - Continue softening and filling remaining rice paper sheets using the same method.
06 - Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place dumplings seam side down, leaving space apart, and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Flip carefully to prevent tearing.
07 - Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup or honey, and chili flakes in a small bowl, mixing well.
08 - Serve dumplings hot accompanied by the dipping sauce.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The texture is absolute magic: shattering crunch outside, juicy savory filling inside
  • They come together in under 45 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • Over-soaking the rice paper is the number one mistake—it turns into a fragile, gummy nightmare that wont crisp up no matter how long you fry it
  • Crowding the pan steams the dumplings instead of frying them, so work in batches if your skillet isn't big enough
03 -
  • Keep your hands damp while rolling—dry fingers stick to the rice paper and create tears in exactly the wrong places
  • Let the fried dumplings rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels so air circulates and they stay crispy on all sides
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