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Plate with crispy bacon strips, scrambled eggs topped with chili flakes and herbs, a small dish of red sauce, and a slice of toasted bread.
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Rice Paper Bacon

This crispy, smoky Rice Paper Bacon is fast, easy, and dangerously snackable. A vegan bacon that fries, bakes, and crunches like a champ. Skip the seitan. This crunchy plant-based bacon uses everyday pantry ingredients and rice paper for max crisp with minimal effort!
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 22 Strips
Calories: 39kcal
Author: Adam Sobel
Cost: $4.50

Equipment

Ingredients

Bacon Marinade:

The Rice Paper:

To fry the bacon:

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil vegetable oil, or sunflower oil

Instructions

  • Whisk the tamari, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, mushroom powder, onion powder, garlic powder, molasses, maple syrup, and sriracha in a wide, shallow dish until fully combined. Set the marinade aside.
  • Fill a large, shallow bowl or pie plate with warm water. Submerge 2 sheets of rice paper in the water for just 2-3 seconds, just until barely softened but not stretchy and mushy.
  • Lay the sheets flat on a clean surface. Smooth them together to remove air bubbles and align the edges.
  • Working quickly so you can cut the rice paper before it becomes too soggy, using clean kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut the double-layered rice paper into strips approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) wide.
  • Place the strips in the marinade, turning each piece to coat both sides evenly. Place the seasoned rice paper strips onto a plate or baking sheet and repeat with the remaining rice paper until all bacon strips are formed.
  • Set a large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and wait 90 seconds until the oil is hot. Working in batches, lay several strips flat in the skillet without overlapping. Fry for 20-30 seconds per side, turning once, until the strips appear blistered and crisp at the edges. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  • If you want crunchier, crisper bacon, transfer the cooked strips to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pieces, adding more oil if necessary. Once all strips have been pan-fried, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and dry  before serving.

Notes

🥣 Diet Soak:
Don’t overdo the soak. A very quick dip is all it takes—too long and your rice paper turns into sticky stretch wrap.
🥓 The Separation of Strips:
Skillet-fry the strips with a. Little room in between each one. They WILL stick to each other and stretch if they come in contact with each other in the pan, and it will PISS YOU OFF!
❄️ Cool Runnings: 
Let them chill a few minutes before eating. They’ll crisp up more off the heat than on it—hot strips can trick you into thinking they’re undercooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg