Gluten Free Chicken Samosas
Yummy as declared by my son, who is the most pickiest of eaters. This recipe uses rice paper as the replacement of the pastry that is used in the traditional samosa recipe. Rice paper is usually available in the international section of the grocery aisle and is usually stiff but soaking it in water makes it soft and then you can shape it any way you like. Shallow frying will give it the crispiness and while frying make sure that you keep each of the samosas separate from other as the rice paper sticks to each other and then all the covering tears apart and the filling comes out.
Don't expect them to be a perfect triangle as they are gluten free. Also because once the rice paper softens you have to handle it carefully or it sticks together. The more slowly and carefully you do the first few the more perfect shape you will get.
- 1 hour.
- Serves 6
- Easy
Ingredients
| 6 Rice Paper Sheets | |
| 1 Cup Boiled and shredded Chicken (with salt, pepper and any other spice) | |
| 1 Onion, chopped | |
| 1 Bowl Water, to soak | |
| Oil, for frying |
Steps
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1
Done
5 min
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Mix the chopped onions with the shredded chicken and adjust seasoning. |
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2
Done
5 min
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Take a rice paper sheet and soak it in water just until it softens. Then carefully cut in half with a help of a knife. |
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3
Done
5 min
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 Now add filling in each half, about a tablespoon. |
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4
Done
10 min
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Now take one side and fold it over the filling. Then do the same with the other side, you should end up with a triangle shape. Now press all sides to close off gaps. |
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4
Done
10 min
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After you have used all the sheets, shallow fry and enjoy with your favorite dip! |
Cook Notes
- Once the rice paper softens it tends to stick together be careful when handling.
- Resist the urge to keep turning the samosas or they will break, let one side brown first, do it on medium heat.
- When frying leave some space between each samosa so they don't stick to each other otherwise they tear apart and all the filling comes out
I love samosas but have never tried using rice paper for anything except salad rolls. I didn't even realize you could fry it! Thanks for sharing this gluten free option for samosas.
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DeleteThis looks good! I like the idea of using rice paper. It's not easy to get it where I live, but I must look for some when I'm in the city so I can try this.
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