Description
This easy homemade Rice Noodle Rolls recipe features delicate, translucent sheets of steamed rice noodle batter wrapped around savory fillings like shrimp, pork, or vegetables. Light, silky, and customizable, these rolls make a perfect gluten-free appetizer or snack that is quick to prepare and satisfying to eat.
Ingredients
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Batter Ingredients
- 1 cup rice flour
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or neutral oil)
Filling Ingredients
- Cooked shrimp, ground pork, or sautéed vegetables (mushrooms, carrots, tofu) – about 1 cup
- Chopped green onions or cilantro, for garnish
Dipping Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- Few drops of sesame oil
- Optional: chopped green onions or chili
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Whisk together rice flour, tapioca starch, oil, and water until smooth. The batter should be thin enough to spread easily without sagging or tearing.
- Steam the Noodle Sheets: Heat a lightly oiled, flat non-stick steaming tray or pan inside a steamer. Pour a thin layer of batter onto the tray and steam with the lid closed for 1-2 minutes until the sheet turns translucent and is fully cooked.
- Add the Filling: Once the noodle sheet firms up, gently place your prepared filling over half of the sheet. Use cooked shrimp, pork, or sautéed vegetables for best flavor and texture.
- Roll Up the Noodles: Carefully fold the sheet over the filling and roll it tightly but gently to avoid tearing. Use a spatula to help slide the roll off the tray onto a plate.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce: Mix soy sauce, sugar, water, and sesame oil to create a simple, flavorful dipping sauce. Add chopped green onions or chili if desired.
- Serve: Garnish the rolls with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, or a drizzle of hoisin sauce. Serve with dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Perfect batter consistency is key: thin, pancake-like batter spreads easily without breaking.
- Use a flat, non-stick steaming tray to create smooth, even noodle sheets.
- Always steam with the lid closed to ensure even cooking and prevent drying.
- Prepare fillings ahead to streamline rolling process.
- Roll noodle sheets while still warm and flexible for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days; avoid freezing to maintain texture.
- Reheat gently by steaming or microwaving with a damp paper towel to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg