Hungry for a snack, but home alone? Put down the cereal. It’s time to find some recipes that are both fun and fresh, and YOU (yes, you) can make them yourself.
This Rice Paper Dumplings recipe published by food blogger Ayeh Manfer offers an authentic fusion of traditional Chinese and Vietnamese ingredients.
According to Manfer’s mission statement, her blog Cooking With Ayeh aims to “share easy everyday recipes with a healthy twist that anyone can make!”
These Rice Paper Dumplings are perfect for anyone aiming to branch out in the kitchen, seeing as they are both vegan and gluten free. Even better, they are amateur chef friendly!
First, the filling, consisting of vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, and mushrooms, leaves a lot of room for versatility. The recipe calls for tofu, though other proteins can be easily substituted in, and one can customize the ingredients to their liking!
While the final product may seem more complex, perhaps the most difficult part of the recipe was simply chopping and sauteéing the vegetables, something most people can accomplish with a little practice. A splash of soy sauce and sesame oil into the pan completes the mix, adding the Asian flavor that ties the veggies together. Want a little extra spice? Throw in some chili paste!
Perhaps the most important part of this recipe is the rice paper itself, an ingredient that is uncannily enjoyable to work with. After being dipped in water for a few seconds, the thin sheet becomes malleable and sticky, allowing you to create perfect little pockets for the filling.
One area in which this recipe may be lacking is in its “total cook time”, where it is listed that it will take 20 minutes to get these together. That is, for the average person, a large underestimate. In actuality, making this recipe will likely take 30 min – 1 hour, of course depending on the chef’s abilities.
Finally, it’s time to fry up the dumplings and serve them with a preferred dipping sauce, offering yet another chance to customize the dish to your liking. The possibilities are endless, seeing as these could be served as an appetizer, an entree, or even a snack throughout the week.
It’s time to move past microwave meals; take a bite at this adaptable, innovative recipe!
