Description
Homemade shrimp and chive rice paper dumplings showcase delicate flavors from Vietnamese cuisine. Crisp golden exteriors and delicious filling make this recipe perfect for sharing with friends and family at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 rice paper wrappers (6-inch diameter)
- 1 pound (454 g) cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- ¼ cup (4 tbsps) chives, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil or non-stick cooking spray (for greasing)
- Dipping sauce of your choice (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly oil a baking sheet to ensure non-stick performance and crisp texture development.
- Filling Creation: Combine shrimp, chives, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, blending ingredients until uniformly distributed.
- Wrapper Technique: Momentarily submerge rice paper in warm water, achieving flexibility without compromising structural integrity, then transfer to a damp kitchen towel.
- Assembly Process: Strategically place shrimp mixture near the wrapper’s bottom edge, leaving minimal margins, then fold sides inward and roll into a compact cylindrical shape.
- Positioning: Arrange assembled dumplings seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring consistent spacing and orientation.
- Pre-Baking Enhancement: Lightly coat dumpling surfaces with olive oil to promote even golden-brown coloration during cooking.
- Baking: Transfer baking sheet to preheated oven, roasting for 20-25 minutes until exterior becomes crisp and develops a rich, appetizing golden hue.
- Serving: Remove dumplings from oven, allow brief cooling, and present with complementary dipping sauces such as soy, sweet chili, or zesty lime condiments.
Notes
- Wrapper Hydration Tip: Soak rice paper briefly, avoiding over-softening to maintain structural integrity and prevent tearing during rolling.
- Filling Distribution Strategy: Use exact tablespoon measurement to ensure consistent dumpling size and even cooking throughout the batch.
- Golden Browning Technique: Lightly coat dumplings with olive oil to achieve crisp, appetizing exterior without excessive greasiness.
- Resting Period Importance: Allow dumplings short cooling time after baking to stabilize filling and prevent potential burning when eating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg