How to Wrap Spring Rolls

If you have never wrapped spring rolls before, it is difficult because the rice paper wrappers are so thin and fragile, so expect to tear a few wrappers at first. To wrap spring rolls, you need a delicate touch and a little patience.

Things You'll Need

• Rice paper spring roll wrappers
• Large bowl of warm water
• Clean rolling surface

Instructions

1. Wet the rice paper wrapper. Dip the dry rice paper wrapper into a large bowl of warm water. This softens up the wrapper so you can roll it.

2. Place the rice paper wrapper on the rolling surface. Spring roll wrappers have a rough side and a smooth side. You want to place the smooth side facing down on the rolling surface.

3. Fill the spring roll with a rounded spoonful of filling.

4. Fold up the bottom of the wrapper. The bottom of the wrapper is the part that is closest to the filling. Fold this up over the filling and press down slightly.

5. Fold over the sides. Fold both the right and left sides of the spring roll wrapper over until the ends of the two sides meet in the middle.

6. Roll it up. Continue to hold onto the sides as you make the first roll because they are still a little slippery at this point. Once you have the first roll completed, you can let go of the sides and continue rolling the spring roll until you reach the end of the rice paper wrapper.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to purchase extra rice paper wrappers. Once a wrapper tears, it can't be used. Having a few extra on hand ensures that you have plenty extra to compensate for the ones you throw away.

• Avoid overfilling the rice paper wrapper. Overfilling leads to the spring roll wrapper tearing and falling apart.