Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of homemade rice paper dumplings filled with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for snacking or as an impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color)
- ½ cup chopped fresh mint
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup diced tofu
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Wash and julienne carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers into thin strips.
- Mingle your fillings: In a bowl, combine the veggies, mint, cilantro, and tofu. Toss gently to mix.
- Soak the rice paper wrappers: Dip each wrapper in warm water for about 10-15 seconds until softened.
- Wrap it up: Lay a soaked wrapper flat, place about two tablespoons of filling in the center, fold sides over tightly like a burrito.
- Cook them up (optional): For crispy dumplings, pan-fry in a lightly oiled skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Prepare dipping sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, and lime juice until smooth.
Notes
- Feel free to mix and match fillings based on your preferences; other crunchy vegetables work well too!
- If making ahead of time, store uncooked dumplings in a single layer with parchment paper between them to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Optional
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 dumplings (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg