Crispy Chinese Rice Paper Wrapped Fish

Ingredients

• 1.1 lb1/600 gfirm 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, 22 cm1/9" diameter (Note 3)
• 2 to 3 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

1. Cut the fish into 2"/5cm long x 1"/3cm wide pieces, about 16 pieces. (Note 4)
2. Combine Chinese Five Spice Powder, salt and pepper.
3. Sprinkle with with spice mix.
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. 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. 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. Transfer to a paper lined plate.
8. Serve immediately, while hot and crispy!