Hello and welcome to the wonderful world of rice paper. These 10 easy recipes are about to change your summer meal game forever. You get everything from fresh garden veggies to decadent sweet treats in this lineup.
I am so ready to ditch heavy meals for something bright and fresh. Rice paper is naturally gluten free and offers such a fun alternative to bread. Let’s dive right in.
1. Fried Rice Paper Chips
Did you know rice papers work for more than just wrapping? You can actually transform them into crispy chips for snacking. They offer a serious crunch without the oil if you use the microwave.
Just sprinkle on your seasoning and pop them in. Fry them in an oil with a high smoke point if you lack a microwave. This five minute recipe is about to be your new favorite snack.
2. Banana Spring Rolls
I knew I had to share this fruity dessert the moment I saw it. You stuff rice paper with banana and roll it in sugar plus apple pie spices. A drizzle of caramel sauce takes it over the top.
The quick pan fry creates a crispy texture that contrasts perfectly with the warm banana filling. Serve this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.
You will love this even if you aren’t usually a banana dessert person.
3. Garlic Chicken Spring Rolls
This juicy garlic chicken roll works great at any time of day. Marinated chicken joins an abundance of vegetables for a healthy and clean flavor profile. It is truly excellent for summer eating.
The garlic dipping sauce adds the perfect finishing touch. Each roll is packed with protein and vitamins. You will want to eat every single one.
4. Rice Paper Dumplings
Dumplings often require a lot of effort but these rice paper versions save you so much work. You just whip up a veggie stir fry with savory umami flavors. Wet the rice papers and stuff that filling right inside.
Cabbage and carrots join mushrooms for a classic combination. Tofu acts as the perfect protein here. Double wrap these plump dumplings and sear them for a crispy coating.
Use a wide baking pan with warm water to make the rice paper pliable.
5. Shrimp Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Shrimp and summer rolls simply belong together. This alluring recipe combines juicy shrimp with crisp veggies. It creates a nutritious gluten free meal that pairs beautifully with the creamy sauce.
Sriracha adds a nice spicy kick to the mix. Fish sauce brings that signature savory goodness. Do not skip the fish sauce despite its strong smell because the salty punch is essential.
6. Vegetable Rice Paper Rolls
Vegetable rice paper rolls are my absolute summer jam. The inside features a rainbow mix of fresh veggies that tastes as amazing as it looks.
You use cool cucumbers and crunchy cabbage along with sweet bell peppers and creamy avocado.
It requires a fair amount of chopping so a mandolin helps. The dipping sauce is a heavenly blend of sweet and creamy notes with a ginger kick. I like to serve this with sweet chili sauce for extra options.
7. Beef Rice Paper Rolls
I have a roll specifically for the meat eaters out there. It features savory teriyaki beef with fresh veggies and vermicelli noodles bundled in sticky rice paper.
You will want to let the steak cool for a minute before you stuff it inside. The filling is actually so flavorful that you do not even need a dipping sauce.
Peanut satay is a great choice if you do want one. These work perfectly for dinner or a snack.
8. Salmon in Crispy Rice Paper
It is difficult to describe just how tantalizing these salmon rolls are. The succulent fish pairs with crisp paper to make you weak in the knees.
You bathe the salmon in a soy marinade and give it a quick sear. Wrap it up tight in rice paper with some green onions. It goes back into the pan to finish cooking.
These rolls are rich in flavor and full of healthy fats.
9. Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Fresh summer rolls are a traditional Vietnamese dish that usually feature pork or shrimp. This version focuses entirely on the shrimp. These restaurant quality rolls are easy enough to make at home all the time.
Double up your rice papers and dip them in warm water to make them pliable. Stuff them with vermicelli rice noodles plus mint and bean sprouts.
Peanut dipping sauce is absolutely essential for the full experience.
10. Crispy Rice Paper Spring Rolls
Finding vegan food that everyone loves can seem impossible until now. These rolls are impossible to resist between the sauce and the savory filling.
The inside features a medley of red cabbage and sweet carrots plus fresh sprouts and bell peppers. Give the veggies a quick stir fry with soy sauce before wrapping.
You can also skip the cooking if you prefer them raw. The rich hoisin tofu sauce is required for dipping.
