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Rice Paper Dumplings

Crispy and protein-packed Rice Paper Dumplings made from fresh vegetables and tofu, perfect for a budget-friendly and nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dumpling Wrappings and Base
  • 20 sheets rice paper sheets Essential for wrapping your dumplings.
  • 180 g firm tofu Can be substituted with tempeh or cooked chicken.
Vegetables
  • 200 g mushrooms Any mushrooms, such as shiitake or button, can work.
  • 2 small carrots Shredded for sweetness; can swap with zucchini.
  • ¼ head small green cabbage Can replace with napa cabbage.
  • 2 stalks spring onions Regular onions can work too, affecting taste.
  • 4 cloves garlic Can be replaced with garlic powder if fresh isn’t available.
Seasoning and Cooking
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tsp sesame oil Can omit if sensitive to nuts.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil Swap for coconut oil for sweetness.
  • to taste salt, pepper, and ginger Season to your taste. Fresh ginger offers the best flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Shred the cabbage and carrots finely, then finely dice the garlic and mushrooms.
  2. Crumble the tofu into small pieces using your fingers.
Sauté Filling
  1. In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat and sauté mushrooms for a few minutes until browned.
  2. Add all the vegetables and tofu into the pan, stir frequently until half cooked, about 3–4 minutes.
Season Filling
  1. Grate in fresh ginger and add salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, stir well and then take off heat. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Assemble Dumplings
  1. Set up a dipping station with warm water and a damp surface.
  2. Dip a rice paper sheet in water until pliable, place on the damp surface.
  3. Add spoonful of filling in center, fold bottom over, then top, followed by the sides.
  4. Repeat with another rice paper sheet to double-wrap the filling.
Fry Dumplings
  1. In heated oil over medium-high, pan-fry dumplings for a few minutes on each side until lightly golden.
Serve
  1. Serve dumplings with a favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Freeze assembled dumplings before frying for convenience. Use a variety of sauces for a fun meal experience!