Rice paper dumplings

Rice paper dumplings from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.

Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested.

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Measurement system
Prep
10 min
Cook
26 min
Total
36 min
Difficulty
A bit of work
Spice
No chilli
Cost
Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
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About

Rice paper dumplings is listed as pork from Vietnam. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.

Ingredients

Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.

Steps

  1. 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.

    15 min
  2. 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.

  3. 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.

    11 min
  4. Step 4

    Meanwhile, combine all the dipping sauce ingredients in small bowl. Serve the dumplings with the dipping sauce on the side.

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Substitutions

  • pork mushroom

    Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort.

  • garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) garlic powder or a pinch of onion

    1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.

  • onion shallot

    Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.

Tips

  • Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

History & culture

Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.

Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.

Inspired by

Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Questions about this recipe

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How long does Rice paper dumplings take?

36 min all in — 10 min prep, 26 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

A bit of work.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Soy, Wheat, Sesame. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Frying pan, Blender, Mixing bowl.

How much salt do I put in?

This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce — 2 tsp; Soy sauce — 2 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.

How much soy sauce?

2 tsp of Soy sauce.

How much soy sauce?

2 tbsp of Soy sauce.

How much vinegar?

2 tbsp of Vinegar.

What can I use instead?

pork → mushroom. Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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