Description
These Crispy Rice Dumplings are a delightful Asian-inspired vegetarian appetizer filled with seasoned rice and vegetables, perfectly pan-fried to a golden crisp. They make for a satisfying and flavorful snack or party dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain rice (cooled)
- 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (carrots, cabbage, green onions)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- Dumpling or wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil for pan-frying
Instructions
- Mix the Rice: Combine cooled rice, chopped vegetables, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill Wrappers: Place rice mixture in dumpling wrappers, seal edges tightly after wetting with water.
- Pan-Fry: Cook dumplings in oil until golden, then steam with water, and crisp the bottoms.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with soy sauce or dipping sauce.
Notes
- Add tofu, shrimp, or chicken for extra protein.
- Use gluten-free wrappers and tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Leftover rice works best to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 dumplings
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
