Prawn & Ginger Rice Paper Dumplings with Sriracha Dipping Sauce
Crispy, golden dumplings stuffed with juicy prawns, fresh ginger, and crunchy cabbage – and they're made with rice paper instead of doughy wrappers.
These Prawn & Ginger Rice Paper Dumplings are one of those recipes that feel like a total treat but are actually working hard for your health goals the whole time.
The rice paper keeps them gluten free, light, and lower in calories and carbs while still giving you that satisfying crispy shell you'd get from a traditional dumpling. And with 17 grams of protein per serve from the prawns, this is the kind of snack that actually keeps you full rather than leaving you reaching for something else 20 minutes later.
Prawns are also one of the best anti-inflammatory proteins you can eat – they're rich in omega-3s, which help calm inflammation in the body, support gut health, and make weight loss feel a whole lot easier.
Plus these dumplings are naturally gluten free, dairy free, egg free, and nut free, making these a crowd-pleasing option for almost everyone at the table.
The sriracha dipping sauce ties it all together with a zingy, spicy kick! Serve these as a high-protein snack or a party appetiser, and watch them disappear. If you like these dumplings, you’ll also enjoy my Gluten-Free Spanakopita Parcels – a light, gluten-free twist on the classic Greek snack.
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Prawn & Ginger Rice Paper Dumplings with Sriracha Dipping Sauce
Serves: 3 (1 serve = 2 dumplings)
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 35 min
Macros / serve
Calories: 223 kcal
Protein: 17 g
Fat: 7 g
Net carbs: 21 g
Fibre: 2 g
Ingredients:
For the Dumplings:
½ tbsp sesame oil
2 spring onions, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tbsp fresh ginger, minced
200 g prawns, raw and peeled, tails removed, finely chopped
1 cup (70 g) green cabbage, shredded
1 small carrot, grated
½ tbsp sriracha*
1 tsp lime juice
Pinch salt
Pinch pepper
6 rice paper sheets
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
For the Dipping Sauce:
1 tbsp sriracha*
½ tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp lime juice
½ tsp monk fruit blend*
Method:
Make the dumplings: heat the sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the spring onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped prawns and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the prawns are just pink.
Add the cabbage and carrot, and cook until the vegetables are tender and excess liquid has cooked off (5–7 minutes).
Add the sriracha, lime juice, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Pour cool water into a large shallow dish or rimmed plate large enough to fit a sheet of rice paper. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 5–10 seconds (don’t over-soak) until it becomes soft and pliable.
Carefully lay the softened wrapper on a clean damp cutting board.
Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the centre of the softened rice paper sheet. Fold in half, completely covering the filling. Fold the sides into the centre (it’s OK if they overlap). Carefully flip the wrapper over and fold the final piece over the filling once more (you are creating a neat little present).
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Place the dumplings in the pan. Cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side until the wrappers are golden and crispy.
Make the dipping sauce by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the dumpling alongside the dipping sauce and eat straight away whilst they are hot and crispy!
Ingredient Tips:
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Whole Earth and Lakanto make good monk fruit blends and are available from all major supermarkets. If you’re looking to boost your fibre intake even more, I love using the Morlife Monk Fruit + Fibre Sugar Replacer. (Get 15% off with code ‘HEALTHWITHBEC’ at checkout Click here to buy) Concerned about sweeteners? Read this blog
Bec’s Tips:
You can enjoy these dumplings as a snack (2 dumplings) or as a main meal (4 dumplings) with a side salad.
Why not double or triple the recipe and freeze the dumplings for easy future snacks? Simply reheat in your oven or air fryer to keep the ‘pastry’ crisp!
You can fill these dumplings with a variety of different ingredients – lean chicken or pork mince would also work well!
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