Fire Noodle Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe
Fire Noodle Rice Paper Dumplings are a vibrant and flavorful Asian-inspired appetizer combining chewy rice paper wrappers filled with spicy fire noodles and fresh vegetables. These dumplings can be steamed for a soft texture or fried for a crispy exterior, making them a versatile treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 dumplings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming and Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Wrapper
- Rice paper sheets – 12 pieces
Filling
- Fire noodles (instant spicy Korean noodles) – 2 packs (about 140g)
- Carrot, julienned – 1 medium
- Cabbage, finely shredded – 1 cup
- Green onions, chopped – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic, minced – 2 cloves
- Soy sauce – 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil – 1 teaspoon
- Fresh cilantro, chopped – 2 tablespoons
- Red chili flakes (optional) – 1/2 teaspoon
For Cooking
- Vegetable oil (for frying, optional) – 3 tablespoons
- Water (for steaming)
For Serving
- Soy dipping sauce or sweet chili sauce – as desired
Instructions
- Prepare Fire Noodles: Cook the fire noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, julienned carrots, shredded cabbage, chopped green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, cilantro, and red chili flakes. Stir well to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Soften Rice Paper: Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet into the water for about 5 seconds until it softens but is still pliable. Lay it flat on a clean surface.
- Fill and Fold: Place about 2 tablespoons of the noodle-vegetable filling in the center of the softened rice paper. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly like a burrito to form a dumpling. Repeat with remaining rice papers and filling.
- Cook the Dumplings: To steam: Arrange the dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper and steam over boiling water for 6–8 minutes until the rice paper is translucent and the filling is heated through. To fry: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the dumplings for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove dumplings from the steamer or skillet, drain excess oil if fried, and serve immediately with soy dipping sauce or sweet chili sauce on the side.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with other vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or bean sprouts.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure that the soy sauce used is gluten-free.
- Steaming creates a soft and tender dumpling, while frying adds a crispy texture.
- Be careful not to over-soak the rice paper or it may tear easily.
- Leftover dumplings can be refrigerated and reheated by steaming or pan-frying.
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