rice paper

• Folha fina e comestível, parecida com papel, feita de farinha de arroz e água, usada na culinária asiática para rolinhos primavera, pastéis e outros pratos.

A thin, edible paper-like sheet made from rice flour and water, used in Asian cuisine for spring rolls, dumplings, and other dishes.

1. Edible thin sheetsA2formal

   Thin, translucent sheets made from rice flour and water, used in Asian cuisine for spring rolls and other dishes.

   Papel de arroz

   • She soaked the rice paper in warm water before making spring rolls.
   • Rice paper wrappers are gluten-free and easy to use.
   • You can find rice paper in most Asian grocery stores.

2. Art materialB1formal

   A lightweight, absorbent paper made from rice straw or other plant fibers, used for calligraphy and painting.

   Material de arte

   • The artist used rice paper for her watercolor paintings.
   • Calligraphy on rice paper has a unique texture.
   • Rice paper is prized for its delicate quality in traditional Chinese art.