Rice Paper Egg Cheese Fold (Printer View)

Crispy rice paper pouch filled with egg, scallions, and melted cheese, perfect for a light snack.

# What you'll need:

→ Main

01 - 2 large rice paper wrappers
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or preferred variety)
04 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
05 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Seasoning

06 - Pinch of salt
07 - Pinch of black pepper
08 - Optional: chili flakes or sriracha, to taste

# Method:

01 - Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper for 10 to 15 seconds until pliable. Place it on a clean, damp towel or board.
02 - In a small bowl, beat one egg with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat half a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
04 - Pour the beaten egg into the center of the softened rice paper. Evenly sprinkle half the sliced scallions and half the shredded cheese over the egg.
05 - Fold the edges of the rice paper over the filling, forming a compact square or rectangular pouch.
06 - Place the pouch seam-side down in the skillet. Cook until golden and crisp for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
07 - Repeat steps of softening, filling, folding, and cooking for the second rice paper pouch using the remaining egg, scallions, and cheese.
08 - Serve immediately, optionally drizzled with sriracha or sprinkled with chili flakes for extra heat.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes, which means you can actually make it on a weekday morning without losing your mind.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about watching a delicate rice paper crisp up into a golden, crunchy shell that's soft and chewy inside.
  • You can eat it with your hands, fold it, dip it—it's flexible and forgiving, just like you need breakfast to be.
02 -
  • The rice paper will break if it's too dry when you're folding, so work quickly and keep a damp towel nearby to re-soften it if needed.
  • Don't wait more than a minute or two between dipping and cooking, or the paper starts getting too tender and tears.
  • The pan temperature matters more than you'd think—too low and you won't get that crispy exterior, too high and the outside burns before the egg sets.
03 -
  • Keep a damp kitchen towel next to your workspace—when rice paper gets too dry and starts cracking, a quick pass over the towel brings it back to life.
  • If your first pouch tears slightly while folding, just patch it with a small piece of extra rice paper dampened with water and it seals right up without anyone ever knowing.
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