Rice paper dumplings
Authentic Vietnamese Rice paper dumplings — a delicious pork dish with 15 ingredients. Follow our detailed step-by-step instructions for the perfect result.
20
Prep Time (min)
30
Cook Time (min)
4
servings
490
Calories/serving
Hard
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 1 White Cabbage
- 1 Carrots
- 100 g Shiitake Mushrooms
- 400 g Ground Pork
- 2 cloves minced Garlic
- 20 g Ginger
- 2 tsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp Sesame Seed Oil
- 3 sliced thinly Spring Onions
- 20 Rice Paper Sheets
- 75 ml Vegetable Oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbs Sesame Seed
- 2 sliced Spring Onions
Instructions
4 steps · ~21 minutes total
Step 1
Tip the cabbage into a food processor and blitz until finely chopped. Season with ½ tsp salt, toss well and set aside for 15 mins. Tip into a clean tea towel and squeeze out as much water as you can. Tip into a bowl with the carrot, mushrooms, pork mince, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and spring onions. Season with black pepper. Scrunch everything together using your hands, mixing well until everything is combined.
5 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 2
Soak the spring roll sheets for a couple of seconds in a shallow dish of warm water, then transfer to an oiled chopping board. Working with one sheet at a time, spoon 1 heaped tbsp of the filling into the middle, then fold the bottom up and over the filling. Fold down the top of the sheet, then the sides to fully encase and make a neat square. If the dumpling feels a little fragile, soak another sheet and wrap it again. Repeat with the remaining sheets and filling, transferring the dumplings to an oiled plate as you go.
5 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 3
Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan (ensuring it is no more than a third full) over a medium-high heat and fry the dumplings for 3-5 mins until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon or spider to turn them, then cover with a lid and cook for another 3-4 mins until golden. Remove the lid and cook for 1-2 mins.
8 minutesTest the oil temperature with a small piece of food — it should sizzle immediately.Step 4
Meanwhile, combine all the dipping sauce ingredients in small bowl. Serve the dumplings with the dipping sauce on the side.
3 minutesWarm your serving plates in the oven briefly for a restaurant-quality touch.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔄 Variations
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your vietnamese meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Rice paper dumplings is a beloved dish from Vietnamese cuisine, originating in Vietnam. With a total preparation time of about 50 minutes, it makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Vietnamese cuisine is celebrated for its freshness, lightness, and balance. It's characterized by the generous use of fresh herbs, minimal use of oil, and emphasis on fresh ingredients.
This recipe is rated hard difficulty and uses 15 ingredients. Experienced cooks will appreciate the technique involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use ground pork, shrimp, or a combination of both for a flavorful filling.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
