Easy Rice Paper Dumplings (Gluten-Free)
These rice paper dumplings are crispy and so satisfying. Pair it with a simple dumpling sauce and you have the perfect meal!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
Filling
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp cilantro minced
- 1 tbsp green onion minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/3 cup carrots minced
Dipping Sauce
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- minced green onions optional
- sesame seeds optional
Others
- rice paper
Instructions
Filling
- Mix all the ingredients for the filling except for carrots. Set aside for at least 15 minutes.
- In a pan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp of neutral oil and sauté carrots for 2 minutes before adding the seasoned filling.
- Stir occasionally until fully cooked.
Folding
- Once the cooked filling has cooled down, soak rice paper in warm water for 5-10 seconds.
- Place 2.5 tbsp of the filling at the center of the rice paper.
- Fold the top part towards the middle. Then fold the right side inwards followed by the left. Then fold over the whole thing over the bottom part.
- Repeat the process with another layer of rice paper wrapping the already wrapped dumpling.
Pan Fry
- In a pan over medium heat, heat up neutral oil. Use enough oil to coat the pan.
- Once it's hot enough, add the rice paper dumplings folded side down.
- Optional step: Gently press down the dumplings with a spatula for even cooking.
- Shallow fry until it's golden brown on each side.
Dipping Sauce
- Mix all the ingredients and serve with dumplings. Enjoy!
Notes
*Add as much chili oil as you want to the dipping sauce. Amount used should be up to heat preference. *We're using 2 layers of rice paper so that it doesn't fall apart during cooking and to make it crispy.