Avoiding Gluten? 5 Rice Paper Snack Recipes to Make Your New Year's Eve Unforgettable

Without a doubt, rice paper has gained global recognition for being a healthier alternative to gluten-loaded ingredients. Thanks to the Vietnamese community, more and more people are switching to rice paper-based dishes and also coming up with newer ways to incorporate this into their diet. Rice paper is definitely a healthier choice since it is only made of rice flour, water, and salt, and won't make you feel sleepy or heavy on your tummy. This is also used to make meals and snacks. So, if you are on a weight-loss journey or want to try a gluten-free option for snacks, then read on more to learn about 5 delicious rice paper snacks you can make for your New Year's Eve party!

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Rice paper snacks are easy to make and super delicious!
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Here Are 5 Delicious Rice Paper Snacks You Can Make For New Year's Eve

1. Rice Paper Samosas

A perfect desi fusion, rice paper samosas are a must-have at your New Year's Eve party. These hand-held delights are made from spicy, mashed potatoes, and rice paper wrappers. To make rice paper samosas, all you need is boiled potatoes, spices - garam masala, salt, red chilli, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, dry mango powder and rice paper wrappers. Soak the rice paper wrappers in warm water until soft. In the meantime, prepare the potato filling with spices. Once they are soft, place the potato filling in the middle of the rice paper, fold it into a triangle, and seal the edges with water. Deep fry or air fry until the samosas are golden and crispy. And it's done! Serve these delicious rice paper samosas with coriander or tamarind chutney!

2. Paneer Spinach Rice Paper Rolls

Want a healthier version of rice paper spring rolls? Try this paneer spinach rice paper rolls recipe that will surely wow your guests. This easy-to-make healthy snack is made from paneer crumbs, spinach, and sauces. For this recipe, take a pan and put a cup of crushed paneer with some oil and spices - garam masala, salt, red chilli, cumin powder, coriander powder, and turmeric. Make a bhurji of it and let it cool down. Side by side, dip the rice paper wrappers in warm water for 30 seconds. Shake off the extra water and place it on your countertop. Now take a washed spinach leaf and place it on top of the rice paper. Use red chilli and green chilli sauces to layer it. Gently place a generous layer of paneer bhurji on it and wrap it. Tighten it up with a toothpick. Toast the paneer spinach rice paper roll on a pan until it's slightly charred in the middle. And voila! your paneer spinach rice paper rolls are ready to serve!

3. Chicken Curry Rice Paper Rolls

Got some leftover chicken curry from last night? Fret not! You can easily make them into rolls. These rice paper rolls don't require any out-of-the-pantry ingredients and can be made in under 30 minutes. For this, soak the rice paper wrappers in warm water until they are soft. Now take the curried chicken and separate the flesh and bones. After the rice paper has softened, wait for it to dry a bit and then layer it with mayonnaise and green chilli sauce. Gently place the chicken flesh and curry on the wrapper and top it with grated carrots and sliced onions. Wrap the ingredients tightly so that nothing falls off. Roast the rice paper rolls on a pan before slicing them in half. And it's done! Serve these chicken curry rice paper rolls with garlic or tomato chutney!

Rice paper snacks are gluten-free!
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4. Rice Paper Cheese Pakoras

Are you willing to try a new type of pakora recipe? Then these rice paper pakoras are the answer for you! Pakoras or fritters make for an excellent snack across seasons and are extremely versatile. To make rice paper pakoras, you need rice paper wrappers, gram flour (besan), chopped veggies, spices, and oil. Soak the rice paper wrappers in warm water for 10 minutes. In a pan, mix gram flour, shredded cheese, and chopped veggies - onions, bell peppers, potatoes, and spinach. Now add spices - salt, red chilli, turmeric, garam masala and black pepper powder, in the gram flour mix. Make sure to mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Now take the soaked rice paper wrapper and gently put a handful of gram flour batter in it. Roll the wrapper into the shape of a ball and seal it with water. Deep fry these rice paper pakoras in hot oil until they are golden to perfection. Tada! Rice paper cheese pakoras are ready to serve! Pair this crispy snack with tomato ketchup or chutney!

5. Rice Paper Bhel

Want to serve Bhel Puri at your New Year's Eve party but with a twist? Try this Rice paper bhel, which will leave your guests wondering about the incredible taste. To make this rice paper bhel snack, you need rice paper wrappers, puffed rice, chopped veggies, coriander, peanuts, tamarind chutney and sev. In a big bowl, crush rice paper wrappers into small pieces. Now add puffed rice, chopped veggies - onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves, peanuts and mix. To this, drizzle a dash of coriander and tomato chutney. Sprinkle sev on top of it to add extra crunch. Add some lemon juice and green chillies for garnish. And your rice paper bhel is ready to serve!

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