Rice Paper Dumplings
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12 dumplings
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Calories
128 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
Rice Paper Dumplings
Description
This recipe creates a filling from crumbled firm tofu blended with finely shredded cabbage, carrot, and shiitake mushrooms, imparting earthiness and freshness. Aromatics including garlic and ginger add warmth and zest, while five-spice powder and tamari season the mixture with subtle spice and savory depth. Cooking the filling in sesame oil softens the vegetables while maintaining some bite.
Vermicelli noodles soaked until tender are folded into the filling to provide a subtle chewiness within the dumplings. Rice paper sheets are used to encase the filling, offering a delicate, slightly chewy wrapper distinct from traditional dough dumplings.
The accompanying dipping sauce featuring toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and sesame seeds delivers a balanced combination of savory, tangy, and sweet notes that complement the filling. Sprinkling extra sesame seeds and green onions before serving adds color and a nutty aroma.
Ingredients
- 9 oz tofu firm
- 2 carrot
- 5 oz cabbage white
- 10-12 shiitake mushrooms
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 ginger small piece
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 2 oz vermicelli or glass noodles
- 12 rice paper sheets
Dipping Sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the tofu by removing any excess water and crumbling it with your hands. Add the crumbled tofu to a large mixing bowl.
- Finely shred the cabbage and carrot and add them to the bowl.
- Add finely chopped shiitake mushroom with the tofu, cabbage, and carrot.
- Add minced garlic and shredded or minced ginger.
- Add the sesame oil, tamari or soy sauce, five-spice powder, and salt and pepper with the rest of the ingredients. Combine all the ingredients so the dumpling filling is homogeneous.
- Using a large pan, add some vegetable oil to medium heat. Add the dumpling filling mixture and cook for 12-15 minutes until the cabbage has softened but still has a bit of a crunch.
- While the filling mixture is cooking, add the vermicelli noodles into a medium size bowl and fill it with boiling hot water. Leave soaking for a few minutes until they soften (5-7 minutes).
- Drain the water and add the noodles to the pan with the rest of the ingredients. Mix well until everything is incorporated.
- Start shaping the rolls. Take one rice paper sheet, and soak it in lukewarm water for about 10 seconds. Place on a wooden surface.
- Add the vegetable and noodle mixture to the center of the rice paper wrapper.
- Starting at the bottom, fold over the rice paper sheet until you cover the mixture. Then fold both sides of the sheet over the filling and roll the paper sheet until you reach the top of the rice paper creating a roll.
- Once you have shaped all your rice paper dumplings, heat some oil to medium-high heat using a frying pan. When the oil is hot, carefully add the rolls and cook for about 3-4 minutes (or until golden) on each side.
- Place the wrapped dumpling on a paper towel for a couple of minutes and then transfer it to the serving plate.
Dipping Sauce
- To prepare the dumpling dipping sauce, simply combine in a pinch bowl the soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, rice vinegar, and maple syrup. Mix well and serve.
Notes
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onion over dumplings before serving for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12dumplings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1714IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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