A fresh, vibrant feast for the senses—light yet satisfying, with an irresistible crunch in every bite. Inside the delicate, golden rice paper shell lies a rainbow of crisp garden vegetables: cool, hydrating lettuce, refreshing cucumber, sweet and juicy red capsicum, tender baby corn, and earthy carrots, all working in harmony to create a wholesome and colourful combination.
Beyond their delicious taste, these wraps are packed with health benefits. The fresh vegetables are rich in essential vitamins and minerals—carrots bring a high dose of beta-carotene for healthy vision and radiant skin; capsicum provides a burst of vitamin C to boost immunity; and lettuce and cucumber offer hydration, fibre, and a gentle cooling effect on the body. Baby corn is a source of B vitamins for energy metabolism, while the rice paper wrapper keeps things naturally gluten-free and light.
No oil and free from heavy fillings, these wraps are a brilliant choice for those seeking a low-calorie, nutrient-dense meal, perfect for supporting weight management and digestive health. They also deliver antioxidants from their colourful vegetable mix, helping to protect cells from oxidative stress while promoting overall wellness.
Perfect as a refreshing appetiser, a healthy lunch, or a light dinner, these Crispy Rice Paper Wraps are a delicious way to nourish your body without compromising on taste—proving that wholesome eating can be as exciting and indulgent as it is good for you.
Crispy Rice Paper Wraps
Ingredients
Rice Paper Wraps
- 6 large rice paper sheets
- 1 packet baby cos lettuce
- 1 small lebanese cucumber sliced into sticks
- 1 large carrot julienne
- 1 can whole baby corn
- 1 red capsicum (bell pepper)
Dipping Sauce
- 2 tsp tamari
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
- To start with, to stop the rice paper from sticking to your work surface, run a tea towel under water and wring it out, fold in half and place on bench.
- Fill a large flat container, like a pan or quiche dish that is more than the size of the rice paper sheet, with luke warm water.
- Take one of the rice paper sheets and drag it across the water. The sheet should still be firm but totally wet.
- Place wet rice paper onto the tea towel and layer the cos lettuce along the middle of the paper, leave enough room top and bottom to fold in the paper.
- Layer on top of the lettuce all other ingredients (two or three each) and then finish with another layer of cos lettuce.
- Fold top and bottom edges down then fold in side edges and tightly roll up.
- Set aside on a plate and repeat for all sheets. Then prepare the dipping sauce.
Dipping Sauce
- In a small dipping bowl add all the three ingredients, stir gently until combined.
