A non-fibrous, delicate paper made from the pith of a small tree found in Asia.
A generic term for Japanese and other asian forms of paper made for artist's use. Used for sumi-e, brush calligraphy, and watercolor. Fibers from the inner bark of woody plants such as kozo (mulberry), mitsumata, and gampi, and the outer layer of herbaceous plants such as flax, hemp, and jute, are used in manufacturing wide varieties of rice paper.
Spring Roll wrapper - made from rice flour and water, rice papers are available in either round or triangular form and are used for spring rolls. The unique patterning on each paper comes from their being dried on bamboo mats in the sun. Available only in dried form, usually in the size of 8.5 in. or 12 in. squares, they are firm and must be softened in hot water before use. Rice paper is very thin and so when deep fried, it is crispier than egg roll skin. Vegetarian use this as substitute for egg roll skins because it does not contain eggs. If you don't have the time to make pancake wrappers for fresh lumpia, you can also use Vietnamese rice paper wrappers, which are sold in many Asian grocery stores. Look for round wrappers about 8 inches across. They're paper-thin, translucent, and brittle, with a delicate lattice pattern from the woven drying racks on which they're made. To soften them, dip them briefly in a bowl of warm water, shaking off the excess before you put the wrapper on your plate. In a few seconds, the wrapper will be soft enough to roll around the lettuce and the filling.
A common misnomer used to describe Oriental papers. There are no papers made from rice, although rice starch was traditionally used to size papers made of Kozo (mulberry plant), Gampi, or Mitsumata.
Is dough made from rice flour and water. Rice paper is used as the wrapper in Vietnamese and Thai spring rolls.
An edible, translucent paper made from water and the pith of a tropical shrub called the rice-paper tree. Rice flour also is sometimes used. Rice paper is used to wrap foods and can be prepared by soaking or deep-frying.
A common misnomer used to describe Oriental paper. Oriental paper is not made from rice
a thin delicate material resembling paper; made from the rice-paper tree
A common misnomer applied to oriental papers. Rice rarely plays a part in the manufacture of Japanese papers. Some people say this was the paper historically used to package rice. The traditional sizing of mulberry papers is rice starch. Another source indicates there is a tree whose Latin name translates to "rice paper tree" and the term refers to small sheets of "paper" made by peeling layers from this tree.
A misnomer in Asian papers. Rice rarely plays a part in the manufacture of papers in Asia. Quite often, the unryus are confused with what people believe to be “rice papers” (see Unryu below).
A common misnomer applied to Asian papers. Rice rarely plays a part in the manufacture of papers in Asia.
A common misconception is that Asian paper is made from rice. Rice straw may occasionally be added for textural interest, but not as a pulp or base for paper.
A thin type of paper used by restorer to repair covers and pages ofcomic books.
a common misnomer referring to traditional Asian papers.
China] an edible paper made from rice and used to wrap dumplings, Vietnamese summer rolls, and other Asian foods; edible, glossy white paper made from the pith of a tree grown in China. Frequently used for macaroon base.
Natural fine tissue paper made from ground rice.
A thin, transparent paper commonly used by restorers to repair tears and replace small pieces on covers and pages of comic books.
A thin, crispy wrap made from rice flour and water used to wrap spring rolls. These wraps, available in either round or triangular form, can be used as a vegetarian substitute for egg roll skins since it does not contain eggs.
A thin, soft paper that is actually not made from rice. It's non-traditional, but beautiful and elegant. It can only accept the letterpress printing mode.
A common misnomer applied to lightweight Oriental papers. Rice alone cannot produce a sheet of paper. Rice-straw is only occasionally mixed with other fibers in papermaking. The name may be derived from the rice size once used in Japanese papermaking.
A common misnomer for Japanese paper. A smooth, white material favored by Chinese painters; cut off, in a spiral manner, from the pith of the Fatsia papyrifera tree. Not a paper, similar to papyrus and tapa in that regard.
Rice paper as used in Asian cuisine, called bahn tran...
Rice paper usually refers to paper made from parts of the rice plant, like rice straw or rice flour. However, the term is also loosely used for paper made from or containing other plants, like hemp, bamboo or mulberry.
