Rice Paper Snacks Young People Can't Get Enough Of

Rice paper has given rise to a whole range of snacks that everyone loves, especially young people. But have you had a chance to try every rice paper snack yet? Join VN Cooking to find out!

Banh trang tron (rice paper salad) 

Banh trang tron is a familiar snack that holds a special place for so many people, especially students. Office workers, too, can't resist its irresistible flavor. 

Its main ingredients are dew-dried rice paper cut into thin strips, shrimp salt, herbs, green mango, kumquat juice, beef jerky, dried squid and more. Its bold flavor comes from the wonderful harmony of ingredients: the distinctive taste of Vietnamese coriander and the sweet chewiness of beef jerky blend with the aroma of the rice paper, quail eggs and so on, creating an unforgettable taste.

Nothing beats sitting on a street corner with friends, munching on a bag of banh trang tron and chatting about everything under the sun. Each portion costs between 10,000 and 30,000 VND, so it is usually sold at small stalls or on the street, and rarely in upscale restaurants.

Banh trang nuong (grilled rice paper)

This snack originates from the dreamy city of Da Lat, where it used to be called "Da Lat pizza". Grilled rice paper has a bold flavor thanks to the wonderful mix of crispy rice paper, richness and spice.

Toppings include eggs, cheese, thinly sliced scallions, chili sauce, sausage and more. It's quite simple to make: just crack an egg onto the rice paper and add cheese, scallions, small dried shrimp, sausage and so on. The rice paper is grilled over hot charcoal, giving off the aroma of scallions, the richness of egg and butter, and the gentle sweetness of dried shrimp, tempting everyone who walks by. Each grilled rice paper costs from 

10,000 to 20,000 VND. 

Banh trang cuon (rolled rice paper)

Banh trang cuon is an upmarket version of banh trang tron that differs only in its form. It is another familiar snack that everyone knows, especially young people. 

Rolled rice paper is filled with quail eggs, dried shrimp, butter and more. Once rolled, it is cut into small pieces and dipped in a tamarind sauce mixed with butter and chili sauce, rich, sour and sweet. To make it even more tempting, some places add scallion oil, Vietnamese coriander and peanuts on top. Packed with beef jerky, Vietnamese coriander, mango and scallions and served with the special butter dipping sauce, these rolls get more addictive with every bite. Each portion costs between 15,000 and 25,000 VND.

Those are some of the most popular snacks among young people today. We hope VN Cooking has shared useful information about the rice paper snacks young people can't get enough of.