Rice Paper Bacon / Fakin Bacon
Rice Paper Bacon / Fakin Bacon
Ingredients
For the Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
For Assembly and Cooking
- 12 sheets rice paper
- 2 cups water, for dipping
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil, for frying, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the neutral oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and form a smooth seasoning mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Pour the prepared seasoning mixture onto a shallow plate or dish large enough to dip rice paper sheets.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Pour water onto a separate shallow plate or dish, also large enough to dip rice paper sheets.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Take one sheet of rice paper and dip it into the water for about 5 seconds, just until it begins to soften and become pliable. Do not over-soak, or it will become too delicate.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Immediately transfer the softened rice paper from the water to the plate with the seasoning mixture. Dip it for about 5 seconds, ensuring both sides are fully coated with the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Carefully place the coated rice paper onto a clean cutting board. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the circular rice paper into strips, approximately 1/2 to 1 inch wide, to resemble bacon slices.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining rice paper sheets until all are seasoned and cut into strips.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Heat a large skillet or electric griddle over medium heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the pan, ensuring it coats the surface.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the rice paper strips into the pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Cook the rice paper strips for 2-4 minutes per side, or until they are crispy, golden brown, and resemble cooked bacon. Keep a close eye on them as they can burn quickly.
⏱️ 8 min
- 11
Remove the cooked 'fakin bacon' from the pan and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Rice Paper Bacon / Fakin Bacon
For the Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
For Assembly and Cooking
- 12 sheets rice paper
- 2 cups water, for dipping
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil, for frying, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the neutral oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and form a smooth seasoning mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Pour the prepared seasoning mixture onto a shallow plate or dish large enough to dip rice paper sheets.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Pour water onto a separate shallow plate or dish, also large enough to dip rice paper sheets.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Take one sheet of rice paper and dip it into the water for about 5 seconds, just until it begins to soften and become pliable. Do not over-soak, or it will become too delicate.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Immediately transfer the softened rice paper from the water to the plate with the seasoning mixture. Dip it for about 5 seconds, ensuring both sides are fully coated with the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Carefully place the coated rice paper onto a clean cutting board. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the circular rice paper into strips, approximately 1/2 to 1 inch wide, to resemble bacon slices.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining rice paper sheets until all are seasoned and cut into strips.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Heat a large skillet or electric griddle over medium heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the pan, ensuring it coats the surface.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the rice paper strips into the pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Cook the rice paper strips for 2-4 minutes per side, or until they are crispy, golden brown, and resemble cooked bacon. Keep a close eye on them as they can burn quickly.
⏱️ 8 min - 11
Remove the cooked 'fakin bacon' from the pan and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min