4 Easy Rice Paper Recipes - Aaron and Claire (2024)

Let me guess! You probably bought rice paper to cook something delicious, but it doesn’t really appeal to you as you were in the supermarket, so it’s covered with dust, right?If this is you, you’ve come to the right place. Today, I will show you 4 Ways to Enjoy RICE PAPER. Hopefully, they are enough to use all of your rice paper. Alright, are you guys ready? Let’s get started!

#1 RICE PAPER CHIPS

Ingredients:

  • Rice paper
  • High-heat oil (such as canola, avocado, vegetable, etc.), for frying

Seasoning:

  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika powder (or cayenne pepper)
  • 1 tbsp Kraft grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 tbsp parsley flakes

Instructions:

1. Cut some rice paper into quarters. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, paprika powder, Parmesan, and parsley flakes.

3. Pour some cooking oil until it covers the entire bottom of a pan. Once preheated, drop a piece of rice paper one by one. If it puffs in 2-3 seconds, set it aside on a sheet of paper towel. Repeat with the remaining rice paper.

4. Put the drained rice paper into the mixing bowl. Cover and shake it. Enjoy~!

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#2 RICE PAPER PIZZA

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 green onions
  • 5 shallots (or onion, garlic)
  • 2 slice ham (or sausage)
  • Neutral-tasting oil
  • Rice paper
  • 1 small egg (or 2 quail eggs), divided
  • Laughing cow cheese
  • Kewpie mayo
  • Chili sauce

Instructions:

1. Thinly slice the green onions and shallots. Cut ham (or sausage) into long strips.

2. Add some oil into a pan. When the oil is cold, add the sliced shallots and fry until crispy golden brown. Drain them on a paper towel.

3. In a large nonstick pan, place 1 sheet of rice paper. Sprinkle with some sliced green onions. Turn on the heat to low heat. Add 1/2 of the egg. Using the back of your spoon, spread that out.

4. Add some cheese and spread it out evenly. Add some sliced ham along with some fried shallots. Drizzle with some mayonnaise and chili sauce. Enjoy~!

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#3 FRESH SPRING ROLLS

Ingredients:

  • Rice vermicelli noodles
  • Frozen shrimp
  • Lettuce
  • Mung bean sprouts
  • Rice paper
  • Fresh mint
  • Lime wedges, to serve

Peanut Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (or white vinegar)
  • 1 clove minced garlic (or garlic powder)
  • 1/2 tbsp Sambal (or Sriracha)
  • 1.5 tbsp water

Nuoc Cham Sauce:

  • 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 finely chopped chili
  • 1 clove minced garlic

Instructions:

1. Soak the noodles in hot water for 5-6 minutes. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.

2. Make 2 types of dipping sauce.

3. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch some shrimp in boiling water. Put them in some cold water and slice in half.

4. Place a lettuce leaf on a cutting board. Add some mung bean sprouts and noodles. Just roll it all the way up and repeat the process.

5. Take 1 sheet of rice paper. Dip it in some warm water for 2-3 seconds. Place it on your cutting board. On top of that, put the lettuce wrap and some sliced shrimp. Add some fresh mint.

6. Fold the sides over. Roll it all the way up to the lettuce wrap. Once you tightly wrap it, you can move to the shrimp and the rest of it. Nicely arrange it on a serving plate and enjoy it with the dipping sauce.

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#4 BULGOGI SPRING ROLLS

Ingredients:

  • 7 oz (200g) thinly sliced beef (beef for bulgogi, shabu shabu, or sukiyaki)
  • 1-2 green onions
  • 1 mild red chili (optional), for color
  • 1/2 carrot
  • Rice paper
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • Neutral-tasting oil

Bulgogi Marinade:

Instructions:

1. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces. Put it in a mixing bowl. (If you can’t get thinly sliced beef at your local Asian market, just take a regular steak and freeze for 20-30 minutes. Then, slice it against the grain.)

2. To the mixing bowl, add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, mirin, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper to taste. Massage it gently. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.

3. Thinly slice the green onions and red chili (if using). Cut the carrot into thin matchsticks.

4. Prepare some warm water to soften your rice paper. Optionally, add the sugar (1 tbsp) and give it a stir.

5. Dunk the rice paper into warm water and lay it down on a cutting board. Add the chili peppers (if using) followed by the carrot, green onion, and marinated beef. Fold it tightly so that air doesn’t get into it. Make it flat. Repeat the process with the remaining beef.

6. In a nonstick pan, heat the oil (1 tbsp) over medium-low heat. Add your bulgogi rolls. (Don’t overcrowd the pan so that they don’t stick together.)

7. Once the beef is cooked through, remove from the pan. Serve it with a bowl of hot rice. Enjoy~!

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FAQs

What is the secret to rice paper rolls? ›

The best tip for successful rice paper rolls is to use cool, room temperature water for dipping. Never warm water! Warm water softens the rice paper too quickly, making them stickier, hard to handle and more prone to breaking. Dip your rice paper wrapper in the water for 10 seconds at most.

How do you make rice paper rolls not chewy? ›

Dip Rice Paper In Warm Water.
  1. Dip Rice Paper In Warm Water. Rice paper is delicate and only needs a quick dip in warm water to soften. ...
  2. Start with a large bowl of warm water, about bath water temperature. Rotate the rice paper in the bowl of water or quickly immerse it in the bowl for about 3 seconds.

Does rice paper need to be refrigerated? ›

Refrigeration is notorious for drying out rice paper wrappers and making spring rolls rubbery, so fair warning that these won't be quite as supple as their freshly rolled friends (but still delicious nonetheless). Wrap individual summer rolls tightly in plastic wrap and store the rolls in an airtight container.

Are rice paper healthy? ›

Processes like breathing, pumping blood around the body and thinking also require calories. Rice paper rolls are a delicious and nutritious option to enjoy as a snack or as a meal. The roll is low in carbohydrate and fat and offers a moderate protein content.

Can you eat rice paper without frying? ›

PSA: Rice paper is an edible food. It doesn't need to be cooked, it doesn't need to have filling. It can eaten plain - dipped in water or dry.

Do you put rice paper shiny side up or down? ›

Build the rolls

The rice paper rounds have a smooth side and a rough side. Nguyen places the smooth side down on the workspace, and then lets it sit until it gets tacky and "puckery." Nguyen uses soft, pliable baby greens and tops them with cucumber strips and carrot matchsticks.

How long do I boil rice paper? ›

Fill a shallow dish or baking tin wider than your rice paper with warm water. Then, slide one sheet at a time into the water for 5 to 10 seconds (any longer, and it'll become too soft and sticky).

Why are my rice paper rolls so sticky? ›

Rice paper will naturally become sticky once it gets wet. I traveled to Hanoi few years ago and I've seen them working the spring rolls on top of a damp tea towel/cloth. Also, if you put the rolls together they will stick eventually.

How is Japanese rice paper made? ›

In fact, it consists of the pith of a small tree, Tetrapanax papyrifer, the rice paper plant (蓪草). The plant grows in the swampy forests of Taiwan, and is also cultivated as an ornamental plant for its large, exotic leaves. In order to produce the paper, the boughs are boiled and freed from bark.

Is rice paper edible? ›

Rice paper is also edible, but it's usually cooked before eating it because it's stiff until it absorbs water. It's most commonly used in Asian cooking for savory recipes.

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Do you cook rice paper rolls on the smooth or rough side? ›

The smooth side goes down

The rice paper rolls have a smooth side and a rough side. Nguyen places the smooth side down on the workspace, and then lets it sit until it gets tacky and “puckery.”

How do you manipulate rice paper? ›

To make them flexible for rolling, all you need to do is quickly dip your rice paper wrapper into warm water. Wet down both sides, then move it to a plate. After a few seconds your previously crispy paper will become pliable and soft.

Why are my rice paper rolls rubbery? ›

Refrigeration is notorious for drying out rice paper wrappers and making spring rolls rubbery, so fair warning that these won't be quite as supple as their freshly rolled friends (but still delicious nonetheless). Wrap individual summer rolls tightly in plastic wrap and store the rolls in an airtight container.

Should you double wrap rice paper rolls? ›

You want the rice paper sheet to cover the filling twice over to make it tight and less prone to tearing so don't overfill the roll. If there is too much filling you will only be able to wrap the roll over once and the rice paper will tear easily when you pick it up.

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