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 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.

Is rice paper healthy to eat? ›

When it comes to edible usage, this thin sheet is often used to make a variety of healthy foods. From wrapping fresh vegetables, such as cucumber and carrots, to making spring rolls, to wrapping fish or chicken for steaming; rice paper can also be used to make dumplings, samosas, and other delicious snacks.

How do you keep rice paper rolls from getting hard? ›

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.

How do you get rice paper to stick together? ›

You want to dip your rice paper in cold water, not hot, and then you tightly wrap it as you go.

How long does it take for rice paper to harden? ›

In order to dry them you can leave them for 24 hours at room temperature. If you want to speed up the drying process you can also place them in the oven. Now we don't want to bake them, just warm them up. I placed mine in an oven set to 65 degrees Celsius for around 1 – 2 hours, until they were completely firm.

How is Japanese rice paper made? ›

Japanese papers are commonly referred to as 'rice papers', a term that is both incorrect and misleading. Papers from Asia and Japan in particular are not made from rice at all, but from plant fibers formed into sheets. The Japanese have traditionally made paper from three different plants – KOZO, GAMPI and MITSUMATA.

Do you keep rice paper in the fridge? ›

Rice paper is a dried product so like most others that are similar, storing it in a cool, dry location such as a pantry, is fine. However, keeping it in the fridge will guarantee that it stays dry and may even extend the storage time.

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.

Why are my rice paper rolls so chewy? ›

paper dumplings that come out really hard and chewy. it might actually have to do with how you're. wrapping them. the right way to wrap them is to place the thinner side.

How do you make rice paper stretchy? ›

You are really just dipping it into the water. Remove the moistened, but still slightly firm rice paper sheet and place it onto a flat work surface. Leave it for a minute or two — in this time the paper will become even more pliable. It is ready to fill and roll when it's pliable and a little sticky.

How do you make easy rice paper? ›

Smooth Saran wrap over a plate. Add 2 tablespoons of rice flour to a bowl, 2 tablespoons of potato starch. and a pinch of salt, 3 tablespoons of water. That's it.

Why are my rice paper rolls not sticky? ›

Many recipes suggest soaking the rice paper wrappers in warm water to quickly soften them, but this makes the paper more fragile and more sticky. Instead use cool water and give the wrappers just a little more time — I'm talking seconds — to soften before rolling.

How do you keep rice paper rolls from sticking to the pan? ›

To prevent your spring rolls from sticking to the pan while frying, make sure you use enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Additionally, avoid overcrowding the pan as it can cause the rolls to stick together.

Should you double wrap rice paper rolls? ›

TIPS. 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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