Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe (2024)

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Appetizer

Cuisine: Vegan

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled & grated
• 1 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
• 2½ heads bok choy, chopped
• ⅓ carrot peeled & grated
• ¾ cup medium tofu, pressed & crumbled
• 1½ tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• rice paper sheets

Dipping Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp chili garlic sauce
• 1 tbsp agave, sugar, or maple syrup for sweeteness
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 tbsp minced cilantro (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large pan, heat olive oil or avocado oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger and cook for about 2 minutes.
3. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid, about 5 minutes.
4. Add bok choy and carrots and cook until greens are wilted but stalks are crisp, and there is no liquid in the pan, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, add crumbled tofu, soy sauce, and sesame oil and stir to combine. Set aside to cool to the touch.
6. One at a time, soak rice paper in warm water until soft. Place onto a work surface and cut in half with a pizza cutter. Then place 1 heaping tbsp of filling in the middle of each rice paper half.
7. Fold-down the first long (right) end over the top of the filling. Then fold the top and bottom sides inward. Now, roll the filling to the remaining end (left) to seal. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat.

To pan-fry the dumplings:

1. In batches, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons (it should coat the pan) of oil over medium-high heat. Add the dumplings and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottom is golden. Add a little bit of oil to the pan, and swirl, then flip the dumplings and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until golden. Repeat.

To steam the dumplings:

1. Place a steamer in a large pot and add about 2 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer. Place a piece of parchment on the steamer and place dumplings. add dumplings and steam, covered for about 10 minutes.

To deep-fry the dumplings:

1. Heat oil to 350F. In batches add dumplings and deep fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden.

Meanwhile, prepare and serve with dumpling sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving size:1 serving Calories:244 Fat:10.7g Carbohydrates:21g Sugar:7.5g Fiber:6.5g Protein:15g