Steamed Rice Paper Dumplings (Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free)
Steamed Rice Paper Dumplings (Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free)
Ingredients
For the Dumpling Filling
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped or minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Dumpling Wrappers
- 12 rice paper wrappers, 8.5-inch diameter
For the Spicy Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
For Steaming
- cooking oil, as needed, for greasing
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dumpling filling: In a medium bowl, combine the minced fresh ginger, chopped shrimp, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, sesame oil, gluten-free soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Stir in the sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Set up your steaming station: Fill a large pot with about 1-2 inches of water and bring it to a boil. Place a steamer basket or bamboo steamer inside, ensuring the water does not touch the bottom of the basket. Lightly grease the surface of the steamer basket with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Assemble the dumplings: Prepare a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for about 15-20 seconds, or until it becomes pliable but not overly soft. Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean, damp surface.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Place about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the shrimp filling in the center of the rice paper wrapper. Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and finally roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a dumpling or spring roll shape. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Steam the dumplings: Carefully place the assembled dumplings in a single layer in the greased steamer basket, leaving a little space between each one to prevent sticking. Cover the steamer and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp filling is cooked through and opaque.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Remove the steamed dumplings from the basket and serve immediately with the prepared spicy dipping sauce. Repeat steaming in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 8 min
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Steamed Rice Paper Dumplings (Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free)
Ingredients
For the Dumpling Filling
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped or minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Dumpling Wrappers
- 12 rice paper wrappers, 8.5-inch diameter
For the Spicy Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
For Steaming
- cooking oil, as needed, for greasing
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dumpling filling: In a medium bowl, combine the minced fresh ginger, chopped shrimp, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, sesame oil, gluten-free soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Stir in the sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Set up your steaming station: Fill a large pot with about 1-2 inches of water and bring it to a boil. Place a steamer basket or bamboo steamer inside, ensuring the water does not touch the bottom of the basket. Lightly grease the surface of the steamer basket with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Assemble the dumplings: Prepare a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for about 15-20 seconds, or until it becomes pliable but not overly soft. Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean, damp surface.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Place about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the shrimp filling in the center of the rice paper wrapper. Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and finally roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a dumpling or spring roll shape. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Steam the dumplings: Carefully place the assembled dumplings in a single layer in the greased steamer basket, leaving a little space between each one to prevent sticking. Cover the steamer and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp filling is cooked through and opaque.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Remove the steamed dumplings from the basket and serve immediately with the prepared spicy dipping sauce. Repeat steaming in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 8 min