Rice papers

Vietnamese rice papers are often beautifully textured by the imprint of the bamboo trays on which they are placed to dry. They are very thin dried sheets, usually round, and are used as wrappers for Vietnamese-style spring rolls. Unlike Chinese wrappers, the filled rice papers can be stored in the fridge for up to three hours before frying. Once fried, they can be kept crisp in a low oven for up to two hours.