Rice paper dumplings
Cooking With KidsThese sophisticated Asian dumplings feature a succulent pork filling, crisp vegetables, and aromatic shiitake mushrooms, all enveloped in delicate rice paper that crisps to a perfect golden hue. The dish harmonizes deep notes of soy and sesame oil with vibrant ginger and garlic, offering a multi-sensory experience of external crunch and a tender interior ideal for an elegant starter or light main course.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Tip the cabbage into a food processor and blitz until finely chopped. Season with ½ tsp salt, toss well and set aside for 15 mins. Tip into a clean tea towel and squeeze out as much water as you can. Tip into a bowl with the carrot, mushrooms, pork mince, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and spring onions. Season with black pepper. Scrunch everything together using your hands, mixing well until everything is combined.
- 2
Nutrition
- Calories
- 790
- Protein
- 35.3g
- Carbs
- 77.5g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Food processor
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To prevent the rice paper from tearing or sticking, dip the sheets in lukewarm water for just a few seconds until pliable but still slightly firm before you start filling and folding. For an upgrade, sear the dumplings in a pan with a bit of sesame oil until golden-brown and crispy. Serve with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, grated ginger, and a touch of honey.
Culinary reasoning
These sophisticated Asian dumplings feature a succulent pork filling, crisp vegetables, and aromatic shiitake mushrooms, all enveloped in delicate rice paper that crisps to a perfect golden hue. The dish harmonizes deep notes of soy and sesame oil with vibrant ginger and garlic, offering a multi-sensory experience of external crunch and a tender interior ideal for an elegant starter or light main course.
