These crispy Rice Paper Dumplings are a combination of two of my favourite things combined… Dumplings and Rice Paper rolls!
They’re crispy on the outside, chewy and filled with flavourful goodies on the inside.
This recipe for Rice Paper Dumplings takes 20 minutes to make and is also vegan and gluten free, so everyone can enjoy them!
They’re also much easier than making dumplings and you can change up the filling to your liking.
If you love this recipe and rice paper rolls, you have to also check out my Fresh Summer Rolls that are just as delicious.
These Rice Paper Dumplings are inspired by the lovely Lisa from Okonomi Kitchen. I saw her make on these on Tiktok, and I knew I had to try them with my own twist! They're definitely a must-try!
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Ingredients to make Rice Wrapper Dumplings
- Rice Paper Sheets / Rice Paper Wrappers are the foundation of the dumplings. You can find them at your local Asian grocer along with most supermarkets
- Firm tofu is my preferred protein. You can also substitute with prawns or chicken if you’re not vegan
- Mushrooms have a nice umami flavour along with a meaty texture so they’re great to add in the filling
- Carrots give a nice sweetness and colour, just ensure you grate them finely so they cook quickly with the rest of the vegetables
- Green cabbage is also great as it goes with all vegetables and gives a little crunch
- Garlic and Ginger brings a beautiful flavour to the filling
- Sesame oil and Soy sauce are used to flavour the filling. You don’t need to add much as you will also have a dipping sauce. You can also use Tamari which is a gluten free soy sauce
How to make Rice Paper Dumplings
Time needed: 20 minutes.
- Prepare filling
Shred cabbage and carrots finely. Finely dice garlic and mushrooms into small cubes. Using your fingers, crumble the tofu into small pieces
- Cook filling
Sauté the mushroom for a few minutes in oil. Once browned add all the vegetables and tofu. When they’re half cooked and starting to soften, season and grate in some ginger.
Add soy sauce along with a dash of sesame oil, stir through and take off the heat. Stir in chopped spring onions and set the mixture aside - Make the dumplings
Dip a rice paper sheet in water for a few seconds and place it on a damp surface.
Add a spoon of the filling mixture in the centre of the sheet in a rectangle shape.
Starting at the bottom, fold over the rice paper sheet to cover the filling. Then fold the top of the sheet over the filling, then the same with the sides so you will be left with a square/rectangle shape pocket.
Dip a second rice paper sheet in the water, place it on the damp surface, and place the pocket in the middle. Wrap the pocket the same way by folding from the bottom first and so on, to double wrap the filling.
Repeat this process until all the filling has finished - Cook the dumplings
Pan-fry the dumplings on medium heat for a few minutes on each side until lightly golden.
Serve with a dipping sauce, and enjoy your crispy Rice Paper Dumplings
FAQs
You can prepare the filling in advance, however, the dumplings must be made and eaten fresh
Yes rice paper acts as a wrapper to provide a crispy and chewy texture
Tips to make Rice Paper Dumplings
- Prepare and cut your vegetables and tofu in similar sizes so that they are mixed in well together and will cook evenly
- Don’t overcook the filling as you don’t want it to be soggy in the middle. You only want to cook them half way
- Only dip the rice paper sheets in warm water for a few seconds. They will soften more as they’re handled
- When wrapping the rice paper dumplings, ensure to wrap them on a damp tea towel or a wet chopping board. This stops the sheets from sticking to the plate and ripping when being wrapped
- Rice paper sheets are quite delicate so be gentle when wrapping and handling them
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying the rice paper dumplings. They can easily stick together so make sure there is enough room in between them
- Make sure to eat straight away whilst they're nice and crsipy as they will soften
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I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to tag @cookingwithayeh and share your Rice Paper Dumplings photo on Instagram so I can share the love.
Recipe
Rice Paper Dumplings
Ingredients
- 20 rice paper sheets
- 180 g firm tofu
- 200 g mushrooms
- 2 small carrots
- ¼ small green cabbage
- 2 spring onions
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Ginger
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your filling by shredding the cabbage and carrots finely. Finely dice the garlic and mushrooms into small cubes.Using your fingers, crumble the tofu into small pieces
- In a large pan sauté mushrooms for a few minutes in oil. Once browned add all the vegetables and tofu. When they’re half cooked and starting to soften, season and grate in some ginger
- Add soy sauce along with a dash of sesame oil, stir through and take off the heat. Stir in chopped spring onions and set the mixture aside
- Make a dipping station with a tray of water, along with a wet chopping board or damp clean tea towel to wrap the rice paper dumplings on
- Dip a rice paper sheet in water for a few seconds and place on the damp surface. Add a spoon of the filling mixture in the centre of the sheet in a rectangle shape
- Starting at the bottom, fold over the rice paper sheet to cover the filling. Then fold the top of the sheet over the filling, then the same with the sides so you will be left with a square/rectangle shape pocket
- Dip a second rice paper sheet in the water, place on the damp surface and place the pocket in the middle. Wrap the pocket the same way by folding from the bottom first and so on, to double wrap the filling
- Repeat this process until all the filling has finished
- Pan fry the dumplings in your preferred oil for a few minutes on each side until lightly golden
- Serve with a dipping sauce, and enjoy your crispy Rice Paper Dumplings
Pallavi
Looks absolutely amazing! Going to try it out.
Ayeh
Yayy enjoy Pallavi xxx
Saleha
I am going to make it on
My son birthday party. It looks delicious.
Ayeh
Yayy happy birthday to your son xx Enjoy dear , Send me a picture on Instagram, would love to see your remake xx
Duyen
Super easy recipe where the dumplings were crispy on the outside and crispy inside! We're going to make these again and experiment with a few other fillings, too!
Ayeh
So glad to hear Duyen, the fillings are endless right 🙂
Anna
Amazing!!!
Ayeh
Yay so glad you loved them too!
Elise
I made these last night and they were so delicious and easy to make! Will definitely make again ☺️
Ayeh
So glad to hear Elise xxx
Dimple
Super easy to make and super delicious to taste ♥️
Ayeh
So glad you liked them 🙂
Simona
What an amazing recipe! So easy and scrumptious
Ayeh
Hehe they sure are scrumptious 🙂
SandraD
These were so good! I love the flavors and how crispy they turned out.
Ayeh
Yay the crispiness is the best part 🙂
Rhi
Amazing recipe which I've used leftover veg for! Thanks again 🙂
Ayeh
Great idea lovely for veggies, you're so welcome xx
Kaitlyn Maher
These are SO easy and so quick to make! I finished a long day work and I was so tempted to order out but I saw this video and had to try them instead! The flavours are 10/10 and I was very proud of myself! You have to try them, I’m feeling like a master chef
Ayeh
Awww makes me so happy to hear lovely, so proud of you too huni!! xx
Dee
Hi! Do I need to drain the water from the tofu, like press it, or is it ok to just drain it out of the package and then use it as is?
Ayeh
No need to press it dear, I just simply drain and press the excess with paper towels x
Lina Thompson
I loved this recipe!! So easy to make and the flavour is out of this world! Thanks Ayeh
Ayeh
So glad to hear Lina, youre so welcome sweety xxx
Nina
Perfect flavorful dinner! This is the kind of recipe that makes healthy eating so delicious and was fun to make.
Thank you!
Ayeh
Yay love this and couldnt agree more xx
Armagan
These dumplings are so tasty, so versatile and healthy. I made the filling with sweet potatoes, carrots, zuchini, green onions, garlic and ground beef. They were such a hit, even my son who is not a vegetable lover, devoured them in minutes. Definitely doing them again this week.
Megan
Looks delicious…can you freeze them once cooked?
Ayeh
The filling can be frozen, but not the dumplings. The rice paper is very delicate so they wont be very good once frozen and then thawed xx
Alyssa
These turned out so delicious!! The recipe is so perfect and can be easy changed depending on your veggies and protein of choice!! They are also so quick and easy to make as well. A must try recipe!!
Ayeh
Yay so happy you loved them so much Alyssa xxx
Sydney
Great hack for gf dumplings!
Ayeh
So good 🙂
Sanika
Such an easy yet delicious recipe. I replaced the tofu with chicken and green cabbage with purple cabbage. Thanks Ayeh for sharing your quick and easy recipes!
Ayeh
Oh great, you are most welcome dear. So glad you enjoyed them xx
Mel
Made these last night and they were crispy and delicious. Definitely on my rotation menu, so yum
Ayeh
Yay lovely to hear Mel xx
Rozy
These were absolutely easy to make and so delicious!
Ayeh
Yay love it Rozy xx
Nicole I
This recipe was so easy to follow and was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be making these again 10/10
Ayeh
So happy to hear Nicole! Theyre super easy and great 🙂
Jessie
Sooo filling and fulfilling and just plain yummmm! And was actually fun to make with the rice paper rolls.it was a big hit with everyone in The fam.
Ayeh
They are so fun to make right! So glad your family loved them x
Angela
Can these be made in the air fryer?
Ayeh
I havnt tried myself but I've heard they can. I would spray the tops well with oil spray xx
Jasmin
So delicious. Easy to make. Worth the prep. Everyone devoured!
Ayeh
Hehe yes so true! So glad you all loved it xx
Felysha Knight
These dumplings were so easy to make and so delicious!!! I made them with pork mince instead of the tofu and the result was great. We had fun making them, we’re very crispy and certainly passed the Crunch test!!! Yum yum!
Ayeh
Love that! Crunch test was a success hehe xxx
Annelotte
They where amazing
Ayeh
Yayyyy xx