Description
Delicious bites filled with ground chicken and fresh veggies, wrapped in rice paper and fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz ground chicken
- 1 medium carrot, finely shredded
- 1 small zucchini, finely shredded
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 20 rice paper wrappers, 8.5-inch diameter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- For dipping sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded carrot, shredded zucchini, chopped spring onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, white pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Soften the Rice Paper: Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Soak one rice paper wrapper in the warm water for 10 to 15 seconds until pliable. Transfer it carefully to a clean, damp kitchen towel.
- Fill the Wrappers: Place 1 heaping tablespoon of filling in the center of the softened wrapper. Fold the bottom edge up over the filling, then fold in the side edges and roll tightly to completely enclose the filling. Repeat this process with the remaining filling and wrappers.
- Fry the Bites: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Arrange the dumplings seam-side down in the pan, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, adding additional oil as needed, until golden and crispy, with a cooked filling. Work in batches if necessary.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chili flakes until well combined.
- Serve Delightfully: Arrange the warm dumpling bites on a serving plate and serve immediately alongside the delicious dipping sauce.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground chicken with tofu. You can also add extra vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg