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Fire Noodle Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe

4.6 from 64 reviews

Fire Noodle Rice Paper Dumplings combine chewy rice paper wrappers filled with spicy fire noodles and fresh vegetables, steamed or fried to perfection for a delightful Asian-inspired appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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Rice Paper Dumplings

  • 8 sheets rice paper
  • 150g instant fire noodles
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers (red or yellow)
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying, optional)

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Noodles: Cook the instant fire noodles according to the package instructions, usually boiling for about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: While noodles cook, wash and julienne the carrots, bell peppers, green onions, and cabbage to get thin, even strips for the filling.
  3. Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles with the shredded veggies. Toss them together gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
  4. Soften Rice Paper: Fill a large shallow dish or bowl with warm water. Dip each rice paper sheet into the water for about 5 seconds until pliable but not too soft, then carefully lay flat on a clean surface.
  5. Assemble Dumplings: Place about 2 tablespoons of the noodle and vegetable mix onto the lower third of each rice paper sheet. Fold the sides over the filling and then roll up tightly to seal.
  6. Cook the Dumplings: You can either steam or fry the dumplings. To steam, place them in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper and steam for about 5-7 minutes until slightly translucent and heated through. To fry, heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry each dumpling for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
  7. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili paste, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic until smooth.
  8. Serve: Serve the dumplings hot with the spicy dipping sauce on the side for an extra kick of flavor.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level of the sauce by varying the amount of chili paste to suit your taste.
  • Rice paper can tear easily; handle gently during soaking to avoid holes.
  • For a gluten-free option, ensure the soy sauce used is gluten-free.
  • Vegetables like shredded cabbage and carrots add crunch and freshness; feel free to swap in your preferred veggies.
  • These dumplings can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat by steaming or pan-frying before serving.

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