Ingredients:
- 150g cabbage, finely shredded
- 100g carrots, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5g fresh ginger, grated
- 30ml Tamari or Soy Sauce
- 5ml toasted sesame oil
- 0.25 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 225g ground pork (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 24 sheets round rice paper (22cm diameter)
- 45ml neutral oil for pan-frying
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp chili oil
- 0.5 tsp maple syrup
Instructions:
- Heat a splash of oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add the 225g ground pork and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Toss in the 150g shredded cabbage, 100g grated carrots, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 5g grated ginger. Sauté for about 4 minutes until the cabbage is wilted and fragrant. Stir in the 30ml tamari, 5ml sesame oil, and 0.25 cup green onions, then remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Fill a shallow dish with room temperature water. Submerge one sheet of rice paper for about 5 to 10 seconds until it feels pliable but still slightly firm.
- Place the softened sheet on a clean, damp work surface. Add about 2 tablespoons of filling to the lower third of the paper. Fold the bottom up, tuck in the sides, and roll it tightly.
- Soften a second sheet of rice paper. Place your already rolled dumpling onto the second sheet and roll it again, ensuring the seams are covered. Repeat this for all 12 dumplings.
- Heat 45ml neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the dumplings in the pan, making sure they don't touch each other. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the surface is covered in tiny bubbles and turns golden brown.
- Whisk together the 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp chili oil, and 0.5 tsp maple syrup in a small bowl.
- Transfer the fried dumplings to a wire rack rather than a paper towel.
- Serve immediately while the shatter factor is at its peak.