Crispy Chinese Rice Paper Wrapped Fish (5 Ingredients)

5 ingredient magic - on a budget! (I get salt and pepper for free ;) ) I saw this on a Chinese cooking show years ago. Make these bite size like I have - or larger by using overlapping pieces of rice paper to encase the fish.

Ingredients

• 1.1 lb / 600 g firm white fish fillets ((Note 1))
• 2 tsp Chinese Five Spice Powder ((Note 2))
• 3/4 - 1 tsp salt
• Black pepper
• 1/4 cup coriander/cilantro leaves
• 15 to 18 rice paper rounds (, 22cm/9" diameter (Note 3))
• 2 to 3 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the fish into 2"/5cm long x 1"/3cm wide pieces, about 16 pieces. (Note 4)

2. 2

   Combine Chinese Five Spice Powder, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with with spice mix.

4. 4

   Fill a large bowl with hot tap water. Dunk the rice paper into the water for 3 seconds, then transfer it to a work surface. (Note 5)

5. 5

   Place a piece of fish at the bottom of the rice paper, per the photo below. Top with 2 coriander leaves, then roll up to enclose the fish with the rice paper. Repeat with remaining fish.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the fish and cook for 2 minutes or until dark golden brown and crispy. Turn and cook the other side. Repeat with remaining fish (I cook them in 2 batches).

7. 7

   Transfer to a paper lined plate.

8. 8

   Serve immediately, while hot and crispy!