Who knew Rice Paper has so many uses
- Lilian Hiw

- Apr 6, 2024
- 1 min read
Spring sunshine makes me think of fresher and lighter food. I was craving summer rolls the other day and while eating them with lashings of hoisin peanut dip and a scattering of peanuts, I was inspired to talk about rice paper for this month’s column.
What is Vietnamese rice paper?
Vietnamese rice paper, also known as bánh tráng, is typically made from rice flour, tapioca flour, water and salt. Sold dried, these thin translucent sheets resemble plastic. Dip it in water to rehydrate and it becomes pliable and stretchy, ready to be eaten ‘fresh’ or transformed into various dishes. It is a great substitute for other wrappers like Chinese spring roll wrappers, wonton wrappers and gyoza wrappers. Rice paper is particularly suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan diets.















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