Banh trang

Bánh tráng

A bánh tráng wrapper
Type	Edible wrapper
Place of origin	Vietnam
Main ingredients	rice flour or tapioca starch (or both) and various ingredients and spices depending on the type of banh trang
Variations	thin, soft to thick, depending on the type of banh trang

Bánh tráng or bánh đa nem, a northern Vietnamese term, (literally, coated cake and nem skins, respectively), sometimes called rice paper wrappers, rice crepes, rice wafers or nem wrappers, are edible Vietnamese wrappers used in Vietnamese cuisine, primarily in finger foods and appetizers such as Vietnamese nem dishes. The term rice paper wrappers can sometimes be a misnomer, as some banh trang wrappers are made from rice flour supplemented with tapioca flour or sometimes replaced completely with tapioca starch. The roasted version is bánh tráng nướng.

Vietnamese banh trang is rice paper wrappers that is edible. They are made from steamed rice batter then sun dried. A more modern method is to use machines that can steam and dry the wrapper for a thinner and more hygienic product, suitable for the export market.

Vietnamese banh trang wrappers come in various textures, shapes and types. Textures may vary from thin, soft to thick (much like a rice cracker). Banh trang wrappers come in various shapes, though circular and squared shapes are most commonly used. A plethora of local Vietnamese ingredients and spices are added to Vietnamese banh trang wrappers for the purpose of creating different flavors and textures, such as sesame seeds, chili, coconut milk, bananas, and durian, to name a few. Some of the more common flavors and types are listed below:

These banh trang wrappers are made from either rice or tapioca starch (or a mixture of both), water and salt. These wrappers are thin and light in texture.

These banh trang wrappers are made from rice flour, green beans, vegetable oil and salt. These wrappers are delicate and thin. They are lacy, net-like wrappers typically used for deep-fried cha gio rolls.

These banh trang wrappers are typically made from rice starch, then adding sesame seeds. Its texture resembles that of a rice cracker.

These banh trang wrappers are made by adding sesame seeds and dried shrimps. Its texture resembles that of a rice cracker.