Crispy Rice Paper Shrimp Dumplings

25 mins
Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Add the deveined shrimp to a bowl.
  2. 2Season the shrimp with salt.
  3. 3Add white pepper to the shrimp.
  4. 4Mix the shrimp and seasonings.
  5. 5Heat a pan over medium heat.
  6. 6Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan.
  7. 7Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot pan.
  8. 8Lightly cook the shrimp about halfway through.
  9. 9Add scallions to the shrimp in the pan.
  10. 10Cook the scallions with the shrimp.
  11. 11Crack one large egg into a bowl.
  12. 12Whisk the egg.
  13. 13Place a sheet of rice paper flat on a cutting board.
  14. 14Brush a thin layer of beaten egg on both sides of the rice paper.
  15. 15Wait for about 20 seconds until the rice paper becomes flexible.
  16. 16Add the shrimp filling along the bottom corner of the rice paper.
  17. 17Roll the rice paper around the filling to form a log.
  18. 18Twist the ends of the rolled rice paper to create a spiral shape.
  19. 19Repeat the process with the remaining rice paper and filling.
  20. 20Heat a pan over medium heat.
  21. 21Add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan.
  22. 22Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp dumplings to the pan.
  23. 23Pan-fry until golden brown on each side for about two minutes.
  24. 24Remove the fried dumplings from the pan.
  25. 25In a separate bowl, mix together soy sauce.
  26. 26Add Chinkiang vinegar to the soy sauce.
  27. 27Add chili oil to the sauce mixture.
  28. 28Serve the crispy rice paper shrimp dumplings with the dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 pound shrimp
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 3 tablespoons scallions
  • 10 sheets rice paper
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil

Equipment

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Tips

  • The beaten egg will help the rice paper achieve that beautiful golden color.