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Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings

Recipe by Joe Chu on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.
  • 25 min
  • Serves 6
  • 16 ingredients

15 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. Delicate rice‑paper parcels filled with seasoned ground chicken, then pan‑fried until golden and crisp. Served with a quick soy‑chili‑sesame dipping sauce, they make a satisfying low‑carb, high‑protein snack or dinner.

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Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings by Joe Chu, a frame from the Instagram video

Ingredients

6 servingsMetric

Rice Paper

Filling

Sauce

Amounts as Joe Chu gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Finely chop the green onion and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl combine ground chicken, oyster sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, minced garlic, cornstarch, white pepper, black pepper, salt to taste, and the chopped green onion; mix until evenly incorporated.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The filling mixture looks uniform, with aromatics spread through the chicken.

  3. 3

    Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with a quick spray of cooking oil.

  4. 4

    Add the chicken mixture to the pan, breaking it up with a spatula, and sauté until the meat is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes; transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chicken is browned through before it is wrapped.

  5. 5

    Prepare a shallow dish of water. Quickly dip each rice‑paper sheet into the water for no more than 10 seconds—just enough to soften without becoming soggy—then lay flat on a clean work surface.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Each wrapper softens while staying easy to lift from the work surface.

  6. 6

    Place a heaping teaspoon of the cooked chicken filling in the center of each softened sheet. Fold the sheet into a square or triangle, pressing the edges to seal the filling inside.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The edges stay sealed around the filling.

  7. 7

    Wipe the skillet clean, return it to medium‑low heat, and lightly spray again with cooking oil.

  8. 8

    Arrange the folded dumplings in a single layer in the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until the rice paper turns a light golden‑brown and becomes crisp.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The wrappers develop a crisp, golden surface.

  9. 9

    While the dumplings finish cooking, whisk together the remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and water to create a dipping sauce.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The dipping sauce is blended evenly.

  10. 10

    Transfer the crispy dumplings to a serving plate, drizzle with a little of the sauce or serve it on the side, and enjoy while hot.

Tips while you cook

Soften rice paper briefly
Dip each sheet in water for no more than 10 seconds before filling.
Cool filling before folding
Let the cooked chicken mixture cool slightly after sautéing to make handling easier.
Use medium‑low heat for crisping
Cook the folded dumplings on medium‑low heat, turning after 2–3 minutes per side.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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