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    What Are Rice Paper Wrappers? Which One To Buy?

    By Emese Maczko on 03/21/2025 - May contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure.

    5 photo collage with colorful rice paper rolls with a text overlay in the middle saying guide to rice paper wrappers 10 must-try recipes

    Rice paper wrappers are thin, round, transluscent sheets made from a mix of rice flour and tapioca starch, water and salt. They are used to make fresh spring rolls or rice paper sushi. Look for products labelled as ‘Bánh Tráng,’ the Vietnamese name for them. Let me give you some tips below.

    Opaque rice paper rolls filled with carrots, purple sprouts, thin glass. noodles and brown mushrooms are served on a large black plate. Several rolls are cut half so you can see the filling. Red sauce in a small white bowl is served next to it.

    What are rice paper wrappers?

    If you have ever tried a summer or salad roll at a Vietnamese restaurant, you have had a rice paper wrapper.

    These wrappers are incredibly thin and traditionally made from rice, water, and salt. Nowadays, tapioca starch is often added to make it thinner, and easier to soften and roll.

    They can be filled with almost anything and are almost transparent, allowing you to see the filling inside. Plus, they have a pleasant chewy texture.

    Rice paper wrappers are most commonly filled with shrimp, pork, fresh vegetables, and noodles, but you can also use them to wrap other unconventional ingredients as well which makes this quite versatile.

    Companies may use different names for it, though. If you come across one of these from the below list, rest assured they are talking about the same thing.

    • rice papers
    • rice wrappers
    • rice wafers
    • rice paper wrappers
    • bánh tráng (Vietnamese name)
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    Can you make them at home?

    Traditionally, they are made of rice, water, and salt. Here is how they make rice paper by hand the authentic way, but this other video shows a more industrialized approach.

    You can also try making them at home in a less-than-traditional way. Here is an easy-to-follow homemade rice paper recipe using rice flour, potato starch, salt, and water.

    You can make one in a microwave in a nick of time if you are up for it.

    Where can you buy them?

    If you’re looking for rice paper wrappers, you may be able to find them at your local grocery or health food store’s International food aisle.

    However, the best selection is typically found at Vietnamese or Chinese food markets. 

    Alternatively, you can also consider looking online to find the wrappers you need.

    Here are the seven most common brands you can find. They use a mix of rice and tapioca starch. Try to avoid products with 100% tapioca as they are super thin and really hard to work with! If you are a beginner, cheese 100% rice-based wrappers.

    • Cathay
    • Three Ladies
    • Tanisa Brown Rice Paper
    • Blue Dragon (I use this usually)
    • CAF (100% rice flour)
    • Best of Thailand
    • Bamboo Tree

    How to choose the best rice paper for you?

    If this is the first time you try it, choose a rice paper made of 100% rice flour as it is easier to work with them and harder to tear them during rolling.

    • Try to avoid products with 100% tapioca as they are super thin and really hard to work with! Instead, opt for wrappers made with rice or a combination of rice and tapioca.
    • If you take a look at the packaging, you should see transparent, thin, round papers. If what you see is yellow, opaque, and square-shaped, then those are not rice papers but Chinese wheat flour spring roll wrappers. Don’t be surprised if you get confused, there are 9 rice paper alternatives.
    • If you are unsure which size of wrapper to choose, I recommended to go with the 8 ½-inch wrappers, as they tend to be the easiest to work with.
    • When selecting a brand of rice paper wrappers, look for the Three Ladies brand or one with a red rose on the label. I love these brands.
    • If there are multiple options available, it’s suggested to choose the most expensive option. Keep in mind that rice paper wrappers are generally affordable, so spending an extra 50 cents for a higher quality option is a reasonable investment.

    How to store them

    Unopened: Unopened packages can be stored in your pantry. No need to put them in the fridge.

    Opened: If you open a package but don’t use all of it, transfer the rest to an airtight container or large Ziploc bag. In high-humidity areas, it can stick together if stored in open air.

    Handling note: Always dry your hands before taking a rice paper from the package. Wet hands will activate them and they will stick together.

    The best rice paper recipes

    Browse through to find your next favorite among these rice paper recipes.

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      Rice Paper Samosa Rolls
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      Rice Paper Sushi without Seaweed
    • Black plate with opaque rice paper topped with a yellow batter and sprinkled with brown crumbles and green spring onion rings. White and red sauces are drizzled on top.
      Vietnamese Rice Paper Pizza (Vegan)
    • Several puffed rice paper sheets sprinkled with different spices red yellow and brownish on a black plate
      Fried Rice Paper Chips (With or Without OIL!)

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    1. Crystal

      November 25, 2022 at 9:24 pm

      You blew my mind when you said use as an alternative to Phyllis dough! I can now figure out how to make Baklava! Any suggestions tips?

      Reply
      • Emese

        November 26, 2022 at 9:07 am

        In this recipe for rice paper baklava they are rolled. They will look different, but the taste should be the same.

        Reply
    2. Mary Angelou

      April 23, 2022 at 6:04 am

      Wow I never realised you could do so many wonderful things with rice paper rolls. All your recipes look amazing and you have taken the time to explain how to cook particular ingredients. Thank you for all us first timers in using rice paper rolls. Much appreciated.

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      • My Pure Plants

        April 26, 2022 at 8:34 am

        Hi Mary, thanks for visiting our website. We are so glad you found this article useful. We love using rice papers so many more recipes to come…

        Reply

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