Rice Paper Egg Cheese Fold (Printable Version)

Crisp rice paper folded around eggs, cheese, and scallions for a savory, quick snack or breakfast.

# What You 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, thinly sliced
05 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Seasoning

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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 13 minutes from start to finish, which means breakfast or snack cravings get solved fast.
  • That contrast between the shatteringly crisp exterior and the soft, gooey egg and cheese inside is genuinely addictive.
  • It's humble enough for a solo breakfast but fancy enough to impress someone unexpectedly visiting your kitchen.
02 -
  • The rice paper needs just 10–15 seconds in warm water—any longer and it becomes too soft and will tear when you try to fold it.
  • Cook seam-side down first because that's where the edges overlap, and setting them on direct heat seals them so they don't burst open.
03 -
  • Keep a damp kitchen towel nearby to lay rice paper on—it prevents sticking and keeps the paper from drying out before you fill it.
  • If you're making these for guests, prep all the filling ingredients in bowls ahead of time so you're just assembling and cooking, not scrambling mid-batch.
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