7 Rice Paper Recipes That'll Make Any Meal Better

Soft or crunchy, versatile bánh tráng wrappers can enclose vegetables, seafood, and meat, or serve as a crispy foundation for flavor.

Vietnamese bánh tráng (rice paper) is endlessly adaptable. After soaking, it can be stuffed with vegetables, herbs, meat, or seafood for a soft summer roll, or crisped to a golden crunch. Rice paper recipes are also ideal for the warmer months; since the wrapper itself isn't heavy, almost anything you chose to stuff it with turns it into a light meal or snack. Keep reading for some of our favorites!

Bánh Tráng Nướng (Grilled Vietnamese Rice Paper With Egg, Pork, and Condiments)

A popular street food among school kids in Vietnam, bánh tráng nướng features a lightly crispy rice paper cracker layered with any number of delicious toppings.

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Nem Nướng Cuốn (Vietnamese Grilled Pork Paste Rice Paper Rolls)

These regional Nha Trang version of rice paper rolls feature springy grilled pork paste, fried egg roll skins, and fresh herbs rolled up and served with a vibrant pork peanut dipping sauce.

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Chả Giò (Vietnamese Imperial Rolls)

Vietnamese imperial rolls’ unique crispy fried exterior and sumptuous filling make a great appetizer or topping for a rice noodle bowl.

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Easy Vegan Crispy Tofu Spring Rolls

These spring rolls are filled with fried and smothered tofu, pea shoots, carrot matchsticks, thin chile slices, and all the herbs.

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Summer Rolls With Jicama, Watermelon, and Herbs

Keep cool with these refreshing no-cook summer rolls, filled with watermelon, jicama, and herbs.

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Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Summer Rolls

These Vietnamese summer rolls include fresh greens, tangy pickles, and grilled shrimp, delivering bright seasonal flavors.

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Nem Lụi Huế (Huế Lemongrass Pork Skewers)

Succulent, flavorful, and fragrant Huế lemongrass pork with a tangy, earthy pork-peanut sauce are the ultimate street food. Served it an impressive platter with rice paper and vermicelli to make it a full meal.

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