Vegan Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe
These Vegan Rice Paper Dumplings are a delightful fusion of crunchy rice paper parcels filled with a flavorful vegetable and tofu mixture. Pan-fried until golden and crispy, they are served with a creamy, spicy peanut dipping sauce, making for a perfect appetizer or snack that’s both delicious and plant-based.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 dumplings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 6 rice paper sheets
- 150g firm tofu, crumbled
- 100g cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/2 inch ginger, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 nest vermicelli noodles, chopped
Peanut Sauce
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp chilli oil
For Frying
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the crumbled tofu, cabbage, grated carrot, minced ginger, garlic, and chopped spring onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften. Then add the light soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, chilli flakes, curry powder, and sugar. Fry for another 5 minutes until everything is well combined and flavorful. Stir in the chopped vermicelli noodles, mix thoroughly, and then remove the pan from heat to let the filling cool.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, chilli flakes, sugar, and chilli oil. Mix well until smooth and set aside for serving.
- Form the Dumplings: Dunk one rice paper sheet in warm water for a few seconds until it softens and is completely wet. Lay it flat on a clean surface. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of the sheet, then carefully fold the rice paper over the filling to create a sealed parcel. Repeat with the remaining rice paper sheets and filling.
- Fry the Dumplings (Optional): For crispy dumplings, heat a non-stick frying pan with a drizzle of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Place the dumplings in the pan with enough space between them to avoid sticking. Fry for about 5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove from the pan and serve warm with the peanut sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy: These dumplings can be eaten fresh and soft or pan-fried to a crispy finish. Serve them with the spicy peanut sauce for a tasty vegan treat.
Notes
- If you prefer a softer texture, you can skip the frying step and serve the dumplings fresh.
- Make sure not to over-soak the rice paper sheets in water to prevent them from tearing.
- You can customize the filling by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- The peanut sauce can be adjusted for spiciness by altering the chilli flakes and chilli oil quantities.
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