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 Vegan 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 tbsp 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 🙂
Lauren
Absolutely delicious! It’s on our dinner rotation now!
Ayeh
Yay so happy to hear lovely!
Shreya Agarwala
Tried out this recipe and it came out YUMMMM.... So so good .... My second favourite dish to make with rice paper.
Shreya Agarwala
Loved the recipe. So soooooo good.
Becky
Hi! Do you think these could be baked instead of pan fried?
Ayeh
They wont have the same crispiness or texture dear unfortunately
Shreya Agarwala
Tried out this recipe and it came out YUMMMM.... So so good .... My second favourite dish to make with rice paper.
Ayeh
Yay so glad to hear dear xxx
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
Tara
Sooo amazing we love those
Ayeh
Yay so happy you loved them Tara xx
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
Cerise
I made these dumplings with your peanut sauce yesterday. It was crispy on the outside and incredibly tasty. Can't wait to try more of your recipes.
Mina
Hi Ayah,
Is it 132cal per one dumpling? Xx
Ayeh
Yes dear, but it doesnt include the frying oil 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
Sabreena
Such a simple and delicious dish
Amazing flavours
Look forward to trying your other recipes
Ayeh
So glad to hear lovely, cant wait to see what else you try xxx
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
Yvonne
Absolutely delicious filling. However my rice paper wrappers stuck to the pan and never fried up brown. I did not use a Nonstick pan, but there was oil in the pan. Any suggestions for next time so they don’t stick and tear apart?
Ayeh
Oh no they shouldn't stick dear, make sure not to oversoak them in water. Just a quick dip as they soften while theyre being filled and wrapped
Claudia
Hi Ayeh, these are absolutely delicious!! My family and I have already made them a couple of times. Quick question though - any suggestions for the rice paper being really sticky in the pan? Thanks so much 🙂
Ayeh
Yayyy so glad you all love them!! Make sure to only dip them in water for 1-2 seconds as they soften while being wrapped. Otherwise they can be very wet and will stick xxx
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
Nargaes
I am working in childcare omg I try this recipe with our kids, it was soo easy and healthy they kids enjoyed it 🙂
Ayeh
So lovely to hear this dear, especially that the kids loved it too!
Christine Kassabian
I am obsessed with this recipe. Never thought to make dumplings with my rice paper sheets and fry them. This recipe is so tasty and a fun one to make with family and friends. Highly recommend!
Ayeh
Hehe yayyy I've been obsessed with it too!
Sara
I made these two days in a row they are THAT good !!!
Ayeh
Hehe me too!! xx
Sandra
They are truly simple and delicious we filled ours with a mix out of zucchini, carrots, cabbage and pulled pork! We had it for dinner and again the next day for lunch! Yum yum
Ayeh
Hehe yay so glad to hear, I had it two days in a row too!
Yvette V
So good and you can definitely change around the protein to whatever you are in the mood for. I can’t wait to try other recipes!
Ayeh
Perfect lovely, yes the filling is so versatile isnt it xx
Bianka
Loved this, tried it right after I saw the video. Can not wait for more recipes!
Ayeh
Hehe yayy love this, so many more to come xxx
Leyah
Loved this recipe! Never thought to pan fry rice paper wrappings, so cool! The kids loved the crispy, chewy texture. Made it with a beef filling this time, will try chicken or shrimp next time. Also made Ayeh’s peanut sauce on the side. So yummy!
Ayeh
Yay sounds so good and so happy the kids loved them too!
tamra
i absolutely love them so much. they were so good!!
Ayeh
So great to hear lovely 🙂
Kathi
Absolutely my favorite dish since trying! We added some chilli to spice it up and it was so delicious and simple to do at home!
Ayeh
Hehe they've become a family favourite in my house too!
Saziare
Absolutely loved this recipe. So easy but still so delicious. Lots of fun to make as well. You can really customize this and add whatever ingredients you like!! Thank you so much for the recipe!!
Ayeh
Super fun to make arent they!! Yes you can mix and match the filling too 🙂
Rachel
I made this and it was so delicious!! So east to make, quick and my whole family loved it!! I’m definitely making these again can’t wait
Ayeh
Yayyy so glad you all loved them!
Tennille
I just made these with some leftover dumpling mix, and OH MY GOODNESS. These are to die for!!! Thank you for yet another game changer xx
Ayeh
Hehe awww love this!! So happy you love them so much xxx
Ola
Yummy love your recipes ❤️❤️
Ayeh
Thank you so much!!
Sandra
Hey Ayeh,
Loved this! I fired the dumplings and they were initially crispy but then went soggy. Do you have any tips? I used a very shallow fry of olive oil.
Thanks for your help x
Ayeh
They will soften slowly dear once cooked as the rice paper sheets are so delicate. So they're best eaten fresh while they're nice and crispy 🙂
Cerise
I made these dumplings with your peanut sauce yesterday. It was crispy on the outside and incredibly tasty. Can't wait to try more of your recipes.
Ayeh
Love that you combined both recipes together yum!!!
Peggy
Omg. Out of this world. It was a hit at the birthday party and I have been making them since.
Ayeh
Oh love this idea for a party!! xx
Sanaz
These are the best!! Simple to make but oh so delicious to eat.
Cant recommend enough… ohhh and they taste even better the next day.
Ayeh
So glad you loved these so much too dear 🙂
Mihaela
Omg, delicious! We love this❤️
Ayeh
Yayy so happy you love them too!
Maja
Made it for the first time and was wow how simple and crunchy it was. So yummy
Ayeh
So lovely to hear Maja xxx
Court
THE BEST OMG!
These were such a hit and not one leftover in sight!
Thanks Ayeh! 🙂
Ayeh
Awww love this!!
Lillian
I’m glad I saw this recipe on my email from you, I’m making it for a appetizer on New Year Eve 2021 I am so excited, I’ll try to send you a message to your email.. have a safe and wishing you all the best for healthy and prosperous new year *2022*
Ayeh
Yay so happy to hear lovely! How did they turn out? send me a pic on IG xx
Manasa Deepak
Loved the recipe and tried it along with my sister! Turned out to be so delicious
Ayeh
Yay so glad you both loved it darling! They looked so good!
Kristen
Great recipe, these turned out beautifully and will be on the rotation from now on!
Ayeh
Yay love this!! They're on our rotation too hehe
Roni
Saw a photo of these making the rounds and had to find a recipe. Glad I found yours, SO GOOD!! I've never used rice paper before and am now wondering why, it's so quick and easy. Thanks for an inspired lunch!
Ayeh
Awww love this! So glad you loved them so much xxx