9 Game-Changing Rice Paper Recipes Trending On Tiktok
All the ways you never thought you could use rice paper for
By Michelle Lee SM -
Fans of Vietnamese cuisine will be familiar with rice paper — these delicate, translucent sheets are often used as an edible wraps for summer rolls. Turns out, you can use rice paper for more than just rolls. These TikTokers get creative with these easy and moreish recipes you can try at home.
Wrap your fillings of choice (like tofu and vegetables) and pan-fry for a crunchy package of savoury goodness.
It's relatively easy to find tteokbokki in the supermarket or grocery stores now, but in case you can't, here's how to replicate the Korean rice cakes with a chewier mouthfeel. Even better, this one includes cheese for that irresistible cheese pull.
All you need is rice paper and a pot of oil to create these super easy snacks. And they're a blank canvas for various seasonings too. Sprinkle with just a bit of salt, or go for a flavour bomb with your favourite seasonings or spices. You can even load them up with toppings as you would with a tortilla chip.
If you prefer a healthier version of crunchy chips sans the oil, check out this alternative to the common Korean fried seaweed snack known as ‘kim bugak’ (or gim bugak).
You can eschew the steps and messiness of having to create a batter, and simply lay the wet rice paper on seaweed, cut them up and toss them into the air fryer for a quick, healthy snack.
There are three recipes in this video: Rice paper chips as mentioned above, Vietnamese pizza (Bánh Tráng Nướng), and deep-fried bananas wrapped in rice paper.
The pizza, a popular Vietnamese street food, uses rice paper as a base, and can be topped with a variety of toppings including eggs, spring onions, canned meat and mayo.
Here's another take on the rice paper dumpling but this one incorporates another popular TikTok recipe: the salmon rice bowl.
Bubble tea can be a pricey obsession. There's always the more affordable option of buying pre-made pearls or creating them from scratch with tapioca starch, but you can also consider using rolled up rice paper and cutting them into boba-sized pieces.
By itself, kimbap (Korean sushi roll) is delish. But you can level it up with a sheet of rice paper and fry it for an addictive crunch.