Description
These Rice Paper Dumplings are crispy, flavorful bites filled with a savory mixture of minced beef, cabbage, and aromatic seasonings. Served with a tangy soy and chili dipping sauce, they make a perfect appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 spring onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 x 2.5 cm (1 inch) ginger, finely chopped
- 1-2 red bird’s eye chillies, finely chopped (optional)
- 350g minced (ground) beef
- 200g (7 oz) shredded head cabbage
- 5 tbsp coriander (cilantro), finely chopped
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce or tamari (GF)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Rapeseed oil for shallow frying
- 20 rice paper discs
- For the dipping sauce:
- 70ml (1/4 cup) light soy sauce
- 4 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2-3 red bird’s eye chillies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Add spring onions, garlic, ginger, and optional chillies. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in shredded cabbage, coriander, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and black pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the cabbage is slightly softened. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
- Prepare the rice paper discs by soaking each briefly in warm water until pliable.
- Place a small spoonful of the filling onto the center of each rice paper disc, fold the sides over, and roll tightly to form dumplings.
- Heat rapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat. Shallow fry the dumplings in batches until golden and crispy on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- To make the dipping sauce, combine light soy sauce, oyster sauce, chopped chillies, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Serve the dumplings warm with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the number of chillies in the filling and sauce based on desired spiciness.
- Rice paper can tear easily; handle gently when rolling.
- These dumplings can be made ahead and fried just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 dumplings
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg