15+ Tasty Rice Paper Recipes (Rolls and Beyond!) - The Nessy Kitchen (2024)

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You can use rice paper for so rolls and so much more! From dumplings and sushi to pizza and baklava, there are so many options. Read on for delicious ideas!

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Salad Rolls

(A.K.A. Vietnamese spring rolls, Gỏi Cuốn, Fresh Spring Rolls, Rice Paper Rolls or summer rolls)

These are probably one of the most common uses that you might think of for rice paper. And for good reason- they're delicious!

Traditionally, they consist of pork, prawns, fresh vegetables and herbs and rice vermicelli. But truly, you could make them with whatever you want. Check out these recipes below for some inspiration!

Pork and Shrimp

This recipe is great for how to make traditional Gỏi Cuốn. It includes how to make the pork and a tutorial for how to wrap the rolls.

Photo Credit: Wok and Kin

Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls Recipe

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Chicken

For a slightly different version, try using chicken instead. This recipe uses a tasty homemade lemongrass chicken as the meat!

Photo Credit: Went Here 8 This

Chicken Summer Rolls Recipe

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Shrimp and Avocado

Or for another variation, try this version made with shrimp and avocado. More vegetables replace the vermicelli for extra crunch!

Photo Credit: The Healthy Epicurean

Shrimp Spring Rolls Recipe

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Vegetarian

Or skip the meat entirely and try this version that is loaded with crunchy vegetables. This recipe also includes 3 different dipping sauces for the rolls!

Photo Credit: Drive Me Hungry

Vegetarian Summer Rolls Recipe

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Rolls With a Twist

While Vietnamese inspired salad rolls are tasty, why not change up the fillings to make any flavour of roll or wrap that you want. Check out these recipes for some ideas!

Mexican Style

These rolls are filled with vegetables including corn, black beans and bell pepper. Be sure to dip them in the smoky chipotle sauce!

Photo Credit: Amanda's Cookin'

Mexican Style Summer Rolls Recipe

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Wild Rice, Quinoa and Broccoli

These filling wraps include plenty of vegetables, cashews and whole grains. Top them with sriracha for an easy and delicious lunch!

Photo Credit: Moon and Spoon and Yum

Quinoa Spring Rolls Recipe

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Red Lentil and Broccoli

Lentils and broccoli make a wholesome filling for these rolls. Don't skip the delicious Lemon Tahini dipping sauce!

Photo Credit: Moon and Spoon and Yum

Red Lentil Spring Rolls Recipe

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Spring Rolls

Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls

Vietnamese fried spring rolls (Nem Ran/Cha Gio) are a traditional dish with a crispy exterior and flavourful filling. This is a very thorough tutorial!

Photo Credit: The Delightful Plate

Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls Recipe

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Other Savoury Ideas

Rice Paper isn't just for rolls! From dumplings to pizza and everything in between, check out these recipes for other delicious uses!

Rice Paper Pizza

Use rice paper as the base for a pizza! Make it with toppings typically found on the popular Vietnamese street food (Bánh Tráng Nướng) or use your imagination for endless options.

Photo Credit: Wandercooks

Vietnamese Pizza Recipe

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Rice Paper Chips

Turn rice paper into crunchy chips! This recipe gives options for how to make them with or without oil as well as suggestions for flavours.

Photo Credit: My Pure Plants

Rice Paper Chips Recipe

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Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings

Crispy outside, chewy inside and full of flavour- these were a hit when we made them! Using rice paper as the wrapper is much easier and makes these dumplings gluten free.

Photo Credit: I Heart Umami

Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe

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Crispy Egg Wraps

Asian flavoured scrambled eggs are wrapped in rice paper and fried for a tasty breakfast or snack. You'll love this Crispy Egg Rice Wraps Recipe!

Crispy Asian Egg Wraps Recipe

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Homemade Sushi with Rice Paper

Not a fan of nori? Try using rice paper to make a variety of sushi rolls. This post gives a great tutorial for rolling.

Photo Credit: Aline Made

Rice Paper Sushi Recipe

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Rice Paper "Bacon"

Whether or not you are vegan, this bacon flavoured rice paper would make a crunchy snack!

Photo Credit: Vegan Huggs

Rice Paper Bacon Recipe

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Desserts

And finally, the sweet stuff! Check out these recipes for ideas for how rice paper can even be used to make dessert.

Rice Paper Candy Straws

A better for you way to get your sweet and sour candy fix, these TikTok inspired chewy rice paper straws are made with fresh fruit and and are a fun treat!

Rice Paper Candy Straws Recipe

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Pistachio Baklava

Rice paper takes the place of phyllo in this easy recipe, making it naturally gluten free. If you have been wanting to try to make your own baklava and felt intimidated, this recipe is a great place to start!

Photo Credit: Living Sweet Moments

Pistachio Baklava Recipe

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Torrone Italian Nougat

A caramelized mixture of honey and homemade marshmallow is filled with toasted nuts and poured between layers of rice paper for a soft and sweet confection!

Photo Credit: Your Guardian Chef

Torrone Italian Nougat Recipe

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  1. Jess

    So many good ideas! I'm starting with the spring rolls!

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  2. Ieva

    Wow, who would have known you can do so much with rice paper?! I had some leftover from the summer rolls I made previously, and I cannot wait to make that baklava...

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  3. Aimee Mars

    Okay, I don't even know where to begin with all this deliciousness on one page! I think I'll have to start with the pizza and the spring rolls though cause they look irresistible.

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  4. Kelley

    All great ideas! I always have some leftover and now I know what to do with them!

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  5. Beth

    This is fantastic! I've never thought about using rice paper for anything other than spring rolls before.

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  6. Josie

    Wow!!! that all looks delicious, I am going to try all this recipes

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    • Janessa

      I hope you love them all, Josie!

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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.

What's the difference between spring roll wrappers and rice paper? ›

The main difference is the wrapper – spring rolls use a wheat-based wrapper and rice paper rolls use a rice-based wrapper. The filling can vary in both, with common fillings including cooked or fresh veggies, herbs, protein and noodles. Both provide crunch but rice paper rolls are gluten-free.

What pairs well with rice paper rolls? ›

For seafood rice paper rolls, in general, they go well with white wines. It also depends on your taste bud for particular seafood, prawn, or fish, or squid. The prawn rice paper rolls go really well with sweet and entry white wines, including sparkling, riesling, Moscato, champagne.

What's the difference between wonton paper and rice paper? ›

Both are staples in Asian cooking. Rice paper is just what it sounds like — thin, stiff sheets made primarily from rice, though tapioca starch can be mixed in, too. The most common size is around an 8-inch circle. Wonton wrappers are also very thin, but the primary ingredient in the dough is wheat.

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.

Are rice paper rolls healthy? ›

Great things about rice paper rolls:

Traditionally, rice paper rolls are stuffed with fresh raw vegetables, rice noodles and/or meat. Since the only starch is made from rice, the roll is gluten-free. If you don't put too many rice noodles inside, the calories can be very low averaging around 110cal per roll.

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

Fill a large bowl with warm water. The bowl doesn't need to be large enough to fit the whole rice paper in one go. Place two rice papers together (if using 2). Note which side is the smooth side – this is supposed to be the outside of the spring roll.

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.

Are tapioca sheets the same as rice paper? ›

Avoid the super thin, see-through, all-tapioca starch papers. They lack the tang of rice, go limp in a flash, and tear easily; they're often labeled bánh tráng dẻo (soft and pliable rice paper) or bánh tráng mỏng (thin rice paper). In English, they're oten labeled tapioca sheets.

How to know if rice paper is bad? ›

When rice paper goes bad, you will notice a noticeable change in its texture and appearance. It will start to harden and discolor, often developing yellow spots or speckles. Additionally, if it gives off an unpleasant, stale or musty odor, it's a good indication that it is no longer good to eat.

What is fried rice paper called? ›

Rice Paper Wrapper that Actually Works for Frying

It's often labeled with its Vietnamese name, Banh Trang Re. You don't even need the label.

How do you make rice paper rolls not gummy? ›

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

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