Saucy Rice Paper Dumplings
A fusion of textures and flavors, these rice paper dumplings are stuffed with noodles, crisp veggies, and coated in a spicy, savory Gochujang glaze. Perfect for appetizers, main dishes, or snacks, they’re a hit for anyone craving bold Korean-inspired flavors!
Equipment
- Large bowl for soaking rice paper and mixing filling
- Medium saucepan or pot
- Tongs or chopsticks
- Mixing spoons
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Small bowl for potato starch slurry
Ingredients
For the Dumplings Filling:
- 2 bundles Noodles of your choice: e.g., rice noodles, soba, udon, or ramen
- 24 sheets Rice paper or more, if double-wrapping
- 1/2 cup Zucchini strips [65 g], thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Carrot strips [60 g], thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Cabbage [50 g], thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tsp Potato starch [4.5 g]
- 2 tsp Water [10 ml], for potato starch slurry
- Green onion as desired, optional, for garnish
For the Gochujang Sauce:
- 1 tbps Gochujang Korean chili paste [15 g]
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Ginger [5 g], minced
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar [30 ml]
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce [45 ml]
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch [7.5g]
- 2 tbsp water [30 ml]
- 1 tbsp Agave syrup [15 ml]
- 1 tbsp Oil of choice [15 ml], e.g., sesame oil or neutral oil
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the noodles of your choice following package instructions. Rinse with cold water to cool and drain.
- Prepare Filling: Toss noodles, zucchini, carrot, and cabbage in a bowl. Alternatively, layer the filling ingredients individually when wrapping.
- Make Starch Slurry: Mix the potato starch and water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Wrap Dumplings: Wet rice paper with water and place a portion of the filling on it. Wrap tightly. Double wrap with a second rice paper if needed. Lay wrapped dumplings on a tray.
- Prepare Sauce Base: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Simmer Sauce: Add gochujang, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and agave syrup. Stir to combine, then slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Simmer until sauce thickens.
- Cook Dumplings: Add the wrapped dumplings to the sauce and cook briefly until warmed through, turning gently to coat in the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions if desired and serve hot. Enjoy your Korean-inspired dumplings!
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal