Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings (Printable)

Golden crispy dumplings with savory filling and tangy sauce. Vegetarian and gluten-free adaptable in 40 minutes.

# What you need:

→ Dumpling Filling

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→ Dumpling Assembly

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→ Dipping Sauce

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# Directions:

01 - Combine meat or tofu, carrot, cabbage, spring onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for 6–8 seconds until pliable but not overly limp. Transfer immediately to a clean, damp kitchen towel.
03 - Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each softened wrapper. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, fold in both sides, then roll tightly from bottom to top to seal completely. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Arrange dumplings seam-side down, cooking in batches to prevent overcrowding. Fry for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until both sides are evenly browned.
05 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated garlic, and chili flakes in a small bowl until well combined.
06 - Transfer hot dumplings to a serving plate and accompany with the dipping sauce on the side. For optimal texture, serve immediately while crispy.

# Expert Advice:

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  • These dumplings develop the most incredible glass-like crispy exterior that shatters between your teeth while keeping a tender, juicy filling.
  • They cook in minutes and unlike traditional dumplings, you can actually watch the filling cook through the translucent wrapper.
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  • Double-dipping your rice paper makes it too wet and youll never achieve crispness, so just one quick dip is all you need.
  • Dont overcrowd your pan or the dumplings will steam instead of fry, leaving you with soggy wrappers that tear apart when you try to flip them.
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  • For a dramatic presentation, serve the hot dumplings on a bed of cold lettuce leaves which prevents them from steaming on the plate while creating a temperature contrast that enhances the eating experience.
  • The perfect wrapper pliability happens when its just soft enough to fold without cracking, but still has some resistance if its completely limp, your dumplings will never crisp properly.
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