Rice paper rolls make a great healthy snack or light meal that you can fill with a variety of fresh flavours and ingredients. A popular Vietnamese dish, these little parcels can be surprisingly filling and versatile. You can eat them as a snack, pop them in lunch boxes or make a platter for dinner and parties, accompanied by a tasty dipping sauce. We’ve put together a selection of our favourite rice paper rolls in this recipe collection, which include everything from chicken, prawns, beef, pork and vegetarian fillings.
Chicken and mango rice paper rolls
Ginger and chilli chicken rice paper rolls
Barbecued pork rice paper rolls
Lemongrass and beef rice paper rolls
Tofu and bok choy rice paper rolls
Rice paper omelette rolls
Teriyaki beef rice paper rolls
Crab rice paper rolls
Fresh rice paper rolls with prawns and dipping sauce
Vegetable rice paper rolls with chilli dipping sauce
Prawn rice paper rolls
Fried rice paper rolls
Vietnamese chicken rice paper rolls
Ginger and chilli chicken rice paper rolls
Vietnamese rice-paper rolls
What is the secret to rice paper rolls?
It’s not exactly a secret but one of the most important parts of making rice paper rolls is to prepare the actual rice paper in the right way so you can easily fill and wrap each roll. You’ll find details in each recipe, but as a general guide here are a few key tips to keep in mind:
- Work with one piece of rice paper at a time.
- Place the rice paper in warm water until it is softened. The time this takes depends on the temperature of the water. If it’s too hot, your rice paper could soften too quickly and break up. Too cold, and it could take a very long time.
- Carefully put the rice paper on a board or damp tea towel (which helps stop it sticking) and add the filling to the centre.
- Fold one end in, then a side and the other end, so you can roll it with each end tucked in.
- You can dip your hands in the water to prevent them sticking if the rice paper is becoming too sticky.
How far in advance can I make rice paper rolls?
Rice paper rolls are often at their best when you have just made them. But some recipes do suggest that you can make them a day ahead, cover with a damp tea towel or paper towel and plastic wrap. Just keep in mind that they tend to stick together, so it’s ideal to leave a space between them when you’re preparing them and/or storing them.
Also remember to factor in food safety when it comes to storage. Check out healthdirect.gov.au for has some helpful facts and details you can use to help cook, cool and store food safely.
