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Crispy Rice Paper Sushi Rolls

These 'sushi dumplings' is the most unique food trend that tastes amazing and is 100% vegan AND gluten free. Try it now!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Keyword: dumplings, rice paper, sushi

Ingredients

  • 450 g extra firm tofu
  • 4 tbsp corn starch
  • 8-10 rice paper sheets
  • 8-10 nori sheets, cut into rectangles
  • 1/2 cup cucumber matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup carrot matchsticks
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • 1.5-2 cups water

Chili Glaze for Tofu

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp leftover corn starch
  • 1/4 cup water

Chili Oil Dipping Sauce

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili oil

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain the sushi rice. Add 1.5 cups water first and cook on stovetop for about 18 minutes. If rice is still uncooked, add 1/2 cup of water and cook for a few minutes. Cover the lid and let it cook more in the steam.
  • Slice tofu into rectangles. Coat in corn flour and fry them until crispy.
  • Mix together the ingredients for chili glaze. Pour over tofu and stir until the sauce thickens.
  • Wet the rice paper in water for a split second and lay it on a clean surface.
  • Layer with nori sheet, sushi rice, tofu, avocado, veggies. Wrap the rice paper horizontally, then vertically.
  • Mix the white and black sesame seeds. Roll one side of the sushi rolls into sesame seeds.
  • Fry the rolls in oil until crispy on both sides. Serve with hot chili oil dipping sauce.