Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings
Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings
Ingredients
For the Dumpling Filling
- 300 grams chicken mince
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 100 grams cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For Assembly and Frying
- as needed rice paper
- as needed oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: finely dice the onion, grate the carrot, and finely chop the cabbage.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken mince, diced onion, grated carrot, and chopped cabbage.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the egg, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined and uniform.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Prepare your workspace for dumpling assembly. Fill a shallow dish with water for dipping the rice paper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Take one sheet of rice paper and dip it into the water for about 10-15 seconds, or until it becomes soft and pliable. Do not oversoak.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Carefully place the softened rice paper on a clean, flat surface, such as a cutting board.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Place a portion (about 1-2 tablespoons) of the chicken filling mixture onto the center of the rice paper, forming a log shape.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Fold the bottom edge of the rice paper over the filling. Then, fold in both side edges towards the center.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Roll the rice paper tightly from the bottom upwards to form a compact dumpling. Repeat steps 6-10 for the remaining filling.
⏱️ 10 min
- 11
Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding dumplings (a small piece of rice paper should sizzle immediately).
⏱️ 3 min
- 12
Carefully place the formed dumplings into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min
- 13
Fry the dumplings for 3-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown, crispy, and the chicken filling is cooked through. You may need to adjust heat to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min
- 14
Remove the cooked dumplings from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings
For the Dumpling Filling
- 300 grams chicken mince
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 100 grams cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For Assembly and Frying
- as needed rice paper
- as needed oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: finely dice the onion, grate the carrot, and finely chop the cabbage.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken mince, diced onion, grated carrot, and chopped cabbage.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the egg, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined and uniform.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Prepare your workspace for dumpling assembly. Fill a shallow dish with water for dipping the rice paper.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Take one sheet of rice paper and dip it into the water for about 10-15 seconds, or until it becomes soft and pliable. Do not oversoak.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Carefully place the softened rice paper on a clean, flat surface, such as a cutting board.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Place a portion (about 1-2 tablespoons) of the chicken filling mixture onto the center of the rice paper, forming a log shape.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Fold the bottom edge of the rice paper over the filling. Then, fold in both side edges towards the center.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Roll the rice paper tightly from the bottom upwards to form a compact dumpling. Repeat steps 6-10 for the remaining filling.
⏱️ 10 min - 11
Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding dumplings (a small piece of rice paper should sizzle immediately).
⏱️ 3 min - 12
Carefully place the formed dumplings into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min - 13
Fry the dumplings for 3-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown, crispy, and the chicken filling is cooked through. You may need to adjust heat to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min - 14
Remove the cooked dumplings from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min