Rice paper - the foundation of Vietnamese spring rolls

Rice paper is an ultra-thin edible sheet made from rice flour, water, and salt. In its dry state, it is hard and brittle, but after brief soaking in lukewarm water, it becomes pliable and sticky. It forms the basis of Vietnamese fresh spring rolls (gỏi cuốn) and fried spring rolls (chả giò). It is most commonly filled with vegetables, rice noodles, herbs, and shrimp or pork. Once wrapped, it is served fresh with dipping sauce or fried until crispy. It is gluten-free and has minimal caloric value.