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Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe (with Dipping Sauce!)

Delicious, gluten-free rice paper dumplings that are crispy on the outside and chewy and juicy on the inside. Packed with ground pork and veggies and accompanied by a sweet and spicy dipping sauce!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: rice paper dumplings
Servings: 12 dumplings
Calories: 176kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 green onions minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp tamari sauce or coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup chopped cabbage
  • 1/4 cup grated carrot
  • 2 oz mushrooms minced
  • 12 rice paper 22 cm, plus more if needed
  • Avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil, pan frying

Dipping Sauce

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients for the dipping sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
    2 tbsp tamari sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp toasted sesame seeds, OPTIONAL: 1/4 tsp gochugaru
  • Combine pork, green onions, garlic, ginger, tamari sauce, and sea salt, and mix until just combined.
    1 lb ground pork, 2 green onions, 2 garlic cloves, 1 inch fresh ginger, 1 tbsp tamari sauce, 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage, carrot, and mushrooms, and sauté until slightly softened - about 3 minutes.
    1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 cup chopped cabbage, 1/4 cup grated carrot, 2 oz mushrooms
  • Add the pork mixture and cook stirring until mostly browned but still slightly pink. Remove from heat.
  • While the pork cools, prepare a shallow plate filled with cold water big enough for the rice paper. Prepare a sheet of parchment paper and place on a flat surface. Moisten a cutting board with some water to keep the rice paper from sticking while you work.
  • Dip a rice paper in the plate of cold water, then place on the cutting board. Wait 30 seconds for the paper to soften to a foldable texture.
    12 rice paper
  • Add 1/4 cup of the pork mixture in the center. Fold the bottom half up to cover the filling, then fold the sides in. Roll the dumpling up and away from you to wrap with the remaining paper on top. Each side should have at least 2 layers of rice paper. If you see that there's only one layer, you can wrap with another layer of rice paper to ensure there's no tearing during cooking.
  • Place the wrapped dumpling on parchment paper to keep from sticking, then repeat with the rest of the filling to make about 12 dumplings.
  • [Skip to the Air Fryer Instructions if using the air fryer.] Heat a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium high heat and add a thin layer of oil, about 1-2 tbsp. Add the dumplings in a single layer without touching each other, then pay fry for 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to cook in 2 batches.
    Avocado oil
  • Remove from heat and serve warm with the dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray the tray or the basket with cooking spray (do NOT use parchment paper), then add the dumplings in a single layer without touching each other.
  • Spray the top with cooking oil, then cook for 12-15 minutes until crispy on the outside.
  • Serve warm with the dipping sauce. Enjoy!

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Notes

Expert Tips

  • I used 1 rice paper per dumpling, but you can use 2 for a more sturdy texture. I highly recommend you roll so all sides are covered with at least 2 layers of rice paper. Any sides with a single layer will likely tear during pan frying.
  • For best results, I partially cook the filling before wrapping it in the rice wrapper. This is because raw filling will splatter a lot while cooking the dumplings because of the high moisture content.

Serving Tips

  • These are best eaten right away when the wrapper is the crispiest. 
  • Make sure to cool a bit before biting into them because the filling will be very hot.
  • Serve with the dipping sauce, and enjoy!

Storage Tips

  • If you do have any leftovers, you can keep them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. The wrapper will soften. 
  • My favorite way to reheat is in the air fryer basket to get the skin crispy again - 400 degrees for 2-3 minutes per side. Or you can pan-fry again on both sides until heated through.
  • If you want, you can prep the filling ahead of time. Cook and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. When ready to eat, wrap with rice paper and pan fry. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumpling - makes 12 | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg