![Side view of Imperial Rolls on a plate.](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/sBkvg3FGTtYrpjtXNmOUgJXwN1c=/4000x3000/20230915-SEA-ImperialRolls-VyTran-11-5dee8208d80d44349b0b402f0512b4a2.jpg)
Vietnamese bánh tráng (rice paper) is endlessly adaptable. After soaking, it can be stuffed with vegetables, herbs, meat, or seafood for a soft summer roll, or crisped to a golden crunch. Rice paper recipes are also ideal for the warmer months; since the wrapper itself isn't heavy, almost anything you chose to stuff it with turns it into a light meal or snack. Keep reading for some of our favorites!
Bánh Tráng Nướng (Grilled Vietnamese Rice Paper With Egg, Pork, and Condiments)
![Bánh tráng nướng (grilled Vietnamese rice paper with egg, pork, and condiments) on a white plate with lemon slices in a water glass nearby.](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/_jFfMgT24UIqmZlobZjWikLCiYQ=/1500x1125/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__2021__01__20210113-banh-trang-nuong-jenny-dorsey-1-7fb7d0485aed43fa86d32ad3f7eae4fc.jpg)
A popular street food among school kids in Vietnam, bánh tráng nướng features a lightly crispy rice paper cracker layered with any number of delicious toppings.
Nem Nướng Cuốn (Vietnamese Grilled Pork Paste Rice Paper Rolls)
![Overhead view of pork paste rice paper rolls.](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/eTXSLgYh4QYCcRJRgyDgIkfB3xI=/4000x3000/20231204-SEA-PorkPasteRicePaperRolls-VyTran-59-d677d06be638468ea11817a6f660e122.jpg)
These regional Nha Trang version of rice paper rolls feature springy grilled pork paste, fried egg roll skins, and fresh herbs rolled up and served with a vibrant pork peanut dipping sauce.
Chả Giò (Vietnamese Imperial Rolls)
![Side view of Imperial Rolls on a plate.](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/sBkvg3FGTtYrpjtXNmOUgJXwN1c=/4000x3000/20230915-SEA-ImperialRolls-VyTran-11-5dee8208d80d44349b0b402f0512b4a2.jpg)
Vietnamese imperial rolls’ unique crispy fried exterior and sumptuous filling make a great appetizer or topping for a rice noodle bowl.
Easy Vegan Crispy Tofu Spring Rolls
![Three vegan spring rolls on a square plate.](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/GVbkySObrSY0y9kI-rslTBUsWZw=/1500x1125/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__recipes__images__2016__02__20160221-pea-shoot-crispy-tofu-spring-roll-kenji-14-90639218eb6345b8b386a42ad12ae26d.jpg)
These spring rolls are filled with fried and smothered tofu, pea shoots, carrot matchsticks, thin chile slices, and all the herbs.
Summer Rolls With Jicama, Watermelon, and Herbs
![Summer rolls with watermelon and jicama.](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/K7VigqaM05oR59HxdUa3OAlgKTk=/1500x1125/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__2018__07__20180711-watermelon-jicama-spring-rolls-vicky-wasik-17--acc8507bc2f84db8ba512527db05ccd6.jpg)
Keep cool with these refreshing no-cook summer rolls, filled with watermelon, jicama, and herbs.
Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Summer Rolls
![Three summer rolls stuffed with grilled shrimp next to a dipping sauce.](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/iDnfCpaHQ9Nw5wqQZAyboQ4JDYI=/2800x2100/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__recipes__images__2014__07__20140709-vietnamese-shrimp-summer-rolls-joshua-bousel-3401953e6ea34321bcea4d73bfc09897.jpg)
These Vietnamese summer rolls include fresh greens, tangy pickles, and grilled shrimp, delivering bright seasonal flavors.
Nem Lụi Huế (Huế Lemongrass Pork Skewers)
![Platter with pile of nem lui skewers next to dipping sauce ramekin.](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/Vd4DS08cbKDPzLnKQShQm_3lIDY=/1500x1125/NemluiHue-25-b84404d901184acba29d51089a52703c.jpg)
Succulent, flavorful, and fragrant Huế lemongrass pork with a tangy, earthy pork-peanut sauce are the ultimate street food. Served it an impressive platter with rice paper and vermicelli to make it a full meal.
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