Description
Delicious and crispy rice paper dumplings filled with a flavorful mix of napa cabbage, carrot, mushrooms, and aromatic seasonings. These pan-fried dumplings are perfect as an appetizer or snack, offering a gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly alternative to traditional dumplings.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 cup finely chopped napa cabbage
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 large egg, beaten
For Assembly and Cooking
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped napa cabbage, grated carrot, chopped mushrooms, green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and beaten egg. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated to create a cohesive filling.
- Soften the Rice Paper Wrappers: Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Briefly soak one rice paper wrapper in the water just until it becomes pliable but not overly soft to prevent tearing. Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean surface.
- Assemble the Dumplings: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the prepared filling onto the lower center of the softened rice paper wrapper. Fold in the sides carefully, then roll the wrapper tightly around the filling to form a sealed dumpling. Repeat this process for the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Pan-fry the Dumplings: Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the dumplings seam-side down into the hot oil, cooking them for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until each side is golden brown and crispy. Be sure not to overcrowd the skillet to maintain crispiness.
- Drain and Serve: Once cooked, remove the dumplings from the skillet and place them on paper towels briefly to drain excess oil. Serve the hot dumplings immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Do not oversoak the rice paper wrappers; soak them just until pliable to avoid tearing during assembly.
- For extra crispiness, fry the dumplings in batches and avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- To add protein, ground chicken, shrimp, or pork can be mixed into the filling for a non-vegetarian version.
