Serious Eats / Vy TranVietnamese 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)Serious Eats / Jenny DorseyA 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)Serious Eats / Vy TranThese 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)Serious Eats / Vy TranVietnamese 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 RollsSerious Eats / J. Kenji López-AltThese 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 HerbsSerious Eats / Vicky WasikKeep cool with these refreshing no-cook summer rolls, filled with watermelon, jicama, and herbs.

Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Summer RollsSerious Eats / Joshua BouselThese Vietnamese summer rolls include fresh greens, tangy pickles, and grilled shrimp, delivering bright seasonal flavors.

Nem Lụi Huế (Huế Lemongrass Pork Skewers)Serious Eats / Vy TranSucculent, 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.