Whether onejuicy spring cakeorhealthier oatmeal rolls– as hobby chefs, we love experimenting in the kitchen and treating our loved ones to delicious dishes. If you are a fan of Asian cuisine, then you have definitely noticed the thin sheets of rice paper dough in the supermarket. Have you ever wondered what you could cook with it? Spring rolls? We all know it. The possibilities seem to be literally endless and there are tons of great and super tasty recipes using rice paper. How about light summer rolls or a pan-fried pizza, for example? Or maybe with banana and chocolate for dessert? Is your mouth already watering? Then read on and try our rice paper recipes today!
This is how rice paper can be processed and used
Recipes using rice paper have been an integral part of Asian cuisine for centuries and are becoming increasingly popular here. The thin sheets of dough are usually made from rice flour, tapioca starch, water and salt. Since the rice paper has a neutral taste, it is ideal for preparing both savory and sweet dishes. The tapioca starch makes the rice paper transparent and when dried the leaves are quite fragile. To make the rice paper sheets easier to bend, you should immerse them in lukewarm water for a few seconds before using.
Crispy spring rolls with vegetables
Beautifully crispy and super tasty – fried spring rolls are probably THE classic among rice paper recipes. Whether with vegetables, minced meat, chicken or shrimp - spring rolls can be filled in a variety of ways and tailored to your own taste. Below we have the best recipe for spring rolls with vegetables for you.
Ingredients for 24 mini spring rolls:
- 24 rice paper sheets
- 150 grams white cabbage, chopped finely
- 100 grams carrots, grated
- 50 grams of green pepper, cut into thin strips
- 3 pieces of spring onion, cut into thin rings
- 200 grams of fresh bean sprouts
- 1 can of bamboo shoots
- some fresh ginger, chopped finely
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 30 ml soy sauce
- 35 ml sesame oil + 30 ml for deep frying
- 50 grams glass noodles (optional)
- 2 egg whites
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Place the glass noodles in a bowl and pour boiled water over them. After 3-4 minutes, rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Heat 35ml sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat and fry spring onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the remaining vegetables to the pan and fry over high heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add soy sauce, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Remove the pan from the heat and fold in the cooked pasta.
- Soak the rice paper sheets in water and brush the edges with egg white.
- Cover with the filling and roll up, folding and pressing the edges.
- Heat the remaining sesame oil in the pan and heat the spring rolls with vegetables for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- For a lighter and slightly healthier version, you can bake the spring rolls in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 200 degrees.
Light summer rolls
Fried spring rolls aren't for you? Then how about light summer rolls as a delicious and healthier alternative? You also have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to filling. Whether with tofu, vegetables, shrimp or fried meat – whatever you like is allowed! Below we have a recipe for summer rolls with salmon and a creamy basil sauce - perfect for a light appetizer.
Ingredients for summer rolls:
- 1 pack of rice paper sheets
- 450 grams of smoked salmon
- 700 grams of green asparagus
- 150 grams carrots, grated
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
Basil sauce:
- 110 grams of vegan mayonnaise or yogurt
- 2 spring onions
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 TL Dijon-Mustard
- 40 grams of fresh basil leaves
- 20 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Bring water to a boil in a pot and cook asparagus for 2-3 minutes. Rinse with cold water and cut into slices lengthwise.
- Soak rice paper sheets in water and drain.
- Top the leaves with smoked salmon and asparagus.
- Then top with avocado and carrots and roll up tightly, folding in the sides.
- Mix the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl until smooth and chill for 10 minutes.
- Serve the summer rolls with the sauce and enjoy!
Quick recipes with rice paper: Vietnamese pizza from the pan
Do you love pizza but are looking for healthier and lighter alternatives? Then we have the perfect rice paper recipe for you! How about a Vietnamese pan-fried pizza? This super popular Asian snack is super easy to make at home and is ideal for a quick lunch or dinner. As for toppings, you can choose anyany pizza toppingdecide what you want.
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet of rice paper
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 150 grams of canned tuna
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 tbsp tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and place the rice paper in it.
- Spread with tomato sauce and then top with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake the pizza for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally to prevent the sheet from sticking.
- Remove from the pan and voilà – your Vietnamese pizza is ready!
Rice paper chips as a healthy snack
Relaxing on the couch, watching Netflix and snacking – sounds like the perfect end of the day, right? But especially if you pay attention to your diet, you should avoid the popular classics like chips and chocolate. The solution? Rice paper chips! Just as crispy, delicious and only 200 calories per serving - perfect for a healthy snack!
Ingredients:
- 4 rice paper sheets
- Some olive oil for frying
Preparation:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and place a sheet of rice paper in it.
- Fry for 1-2 minutes until the rice paper puffs up and becomes crispy.
- Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
- Cut the leaves into pieces of any size, serve with a dip of your choice and enjoy!
Rice paper recipes for dessert: spring rolls with banana and peanut butter
These spring rolls with bananas are clear proof of how creative and unusual rice paper recipes actually are! Irresistibly delicious and topped with some ice cream, this is the perfect treat for those warm spring days.
Ingredients:
- 4 rice paper sheets
- 2 bananas
- 50 grams of peanut butter
- 30 grams of maple syrup
- 20 grams of cocoa powder
- 30 grams of coconut oil + extra for deep frying
Preparation:
- Dip rice paper sheets in warm water and allow to drain.
- Cut each banana in half and place one half in the middle of a leaf.
- Spread with peanut butter and roll up the leaves tightly.
- For the chocolate sauce, melt coconut oil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add cocoa powder and maple syrup. Mix everything into a homogeneous mass.
- Heat the remaining coconut oil in a pan and fry the rolls for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drizzle the spring rolls with bananas with chocolate sauce and enjoy!
