Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (150g) finely shredded cabbage
  • 1 medium (60g) carrot, grated
  • 4 oz (115g) shiitake mushrooms, minced
  • 2 cloves (6g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5g) fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tsp (5ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 2 stalks (10g) green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 12 sheets (160g) circular rice paper wrappers
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) neutral oil

Instructions:

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of neutral oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms. Sauté for 3–5 minutes until the vegetables soften and the moisture has mostly evaporated.
  3. Stir in the garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Mix in soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions.
  5. Remove filling from heat and let cool for 5 minutes to prevent tearing the rice paper.
  6. Fill a shallow bowl with warm water. Dip one sheet of rice paper for 2–5 seconds without letting it become fully soft.
  7. Lay the paper on a clean, damp cutting board and place 1.5 tbsp of filling in the center.
  8. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly.
  9. Heat 2 tbsp of neutral oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  10. Place dumplings in the skillet and sear without touching until the crust is golden brown and releases naturally from the pan.