Put these out for the boys during a game night, and they disappeared in 5 mins!

Nestled in the heart of our farmland, where the golden harvest meets family tradition, there’s a special kind of magic that comes alive in the kitchen. It’s in these spaces, filled with the aroma of rich broths and hearty stews, that I stumbled upon the delicate fusion of Rice Paper Dumplings with ground meat. While this dish might hail from lands far across the ocean, its embrace of simple, farm-fresh ingredients speaks the language of Midwestern souls. Perfect for gatherings or a quiet supper, these dumplings are a canvas for creativity, melding the familiar comfort of ground meat with the subtle charm of rice paper wrappers – a venture into the new, without straying too far from the hearth we hold dear.
Settle these tender little parcels alongside a crisp cucumber salad, lightly dressed with vinegar and salt, to balance their richness. For a heartier companion, a scoop of creamy mashed potatoes does wonders, echoing our love of all things comforting and warm. To finish, a dollop of homemade applesauce, tart and sweet, acts as a perfect counterpoint to the savory dumplings.

Rice Paper Dumplings
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

– 1 pound of your preferred ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey)
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 carrot, grated
– 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
– 12-16 rice paper wrappers
– Warm water for rice paper
– 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for frying