Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add finely diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent. Add the ground turkey along with onion powder and garlic powder, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the meat is browned and no pink remains. Stir in the fresh garlic and sesame oil, then remove from heat and let the filling cool for 10 minutes.
- Fill a shallow bowl with warm water and work with one rice paper sheet at a time. Dip the sheet into the water for 10-15 seconds until it becomes pliable; be careful not to over-soak it to prevent tearing. As it softens, carefully remove it and lay it flat on a clean surface, ready for filling.
- Take the softened rice paper and place it on your workspace. In the center, add a lettuce leaf followed by 2-3 tablespoons of the cooled turkey filling. Gently fold the sides of the rice paper inward, then roll it tightly away from you to create a neat cylinder.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with avocado spray oil. Place the dumplings seam-side down in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the dumplings to the other side and repeat the cooking process for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer the pan-seared dumplings to a greased baking sheet; ensure they are not overcrowded. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the dumplings are heated through and the exterior is crispy and golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the dumplings from the oven and transfer them to a serving plate. Serve them hot, accompanied by coconut aminos for dipping and red pickled ginger on the side for an added burst of flavor.
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Notes
These dumplings can be prepared ahead of time and frozen for a convenient dinner option on busy nights. Store cooked dumplings in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze raw assembled dumplings for up to 2 months.
