Crispy Rice Paper Spiral Dumplings

Ingredients

• 8 Rice paper (round sheets)
• 200 g Firm tofu (crumbled or finely chopped)
• 1 cup Cabbage (finely shredded)
• 1 Carrot (grated)
• 2 Green onions (chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce (use tamari for a gluten-free version)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 2 tbsp Frying oil (neutral oil for the pan)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the filling by mixing the crumbled tofu, shredded cabbage, carrot, green onions, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.

2. 2

   Season the mixture with the soy sauce (or tamari) and sesame oil. Mix well until the filling is homogeneous.

3. 3

   Dip a rice paper sheet into lukewarm water for a few seconds until pliable, then lay it flat on a plate or a non-stick surface.

4. 4

   Place a small amount of filling on the bottom edge of the rice paper sheet.

5. 5

   Roll the rice paper tightly to form a long, thin cylinder.

6. 6

   Coil the cylinder around itself to create a spiral or snail shape.

7. 7

   Repeat the process for the remaining ingredients.

8. 8

   Heat the frying oil in a pan over medium heat.

9. 9

   Place the spirals in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

10. 10

    Serve immediately with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Notes

Tip: Do not roll the rice paper on a wooden surface as it tends to stick; instead, use a ceramic plate or a plastic work surface. To ensure the recipe is 100% gluten-free, make sure to use Tamari instead of regular soy sauce.

Nutrition per serving

• dumplings
• vegan
• gluten-free
• asian
• appetizer
• rice paper
• crispy