(Baonghean.vn) - In Nghe An, the craft of making spring roll wrappers has existed for a long time, but the most famous and largest production centers are in districts such as Do Luong and Thanh Chuong. The product is favored by consumers for its flexibility, chewiness, and very distinctive flavor. The spring roll wrapper making profession provides a stable source of income for the local people.
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| The main ingredient for making rice paper wrappers is carefully selected white rice. The process of making the wrappers isn't overly complicated, but to make them white, delicious, and chewy enough to satisfy consumers' tastes requires skill and experience, and the flour must be ground very finely. |
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| According to Mr. Nguyen The Quy from Cat Van commune, Thanh Chuong district, initially, the rice must be ground into a fine powder, then soaked in water for about 3-4 hours before being put into a machine to make the batter. After that, the batter is spread on bamboo frames to dry. On sunny days, drying for only 2 hours is enough to harvest the frames. |
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| According to local experience, the best way to prepare the rice paper is to make it in the early morning to catch the sunlight, ensuring the paper dries to the perfect consistency. This is also the most important step in determining product quality. If the rice paper doesn't get enough sunlight, it will become soggy and discolored; if it gets too much sunlight, it will become brittle and break easily. |
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| The spring roll wrapper making profession has created jobs for dozens of households in the village. |
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| Every day, Mr. Nguyen The Quy's family produces about 1,200 rice paper sheets for spring rolls; most of them are bought directly from the farm by traders from districts such as Anh Son, Do Luong, Thanh Chuong, and Nam Dan. They sell everything they make. The selling price ranges from 13,000 to 15,000 VND per 100 sheets, and they earn a profit of 100,000 VND for selling 1,000 sheets. |
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| Rice paper wrappers come in various shapes, such as round or square, and are used to wrap spring rolls or as wraps for salads. |
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| Nghe An-style rice paper wrappers are a moderate white color, soft, and pliable; when the packaging is opened, they still retain a fragrant rice aroma. When used to wrap spring rolls for frying, the wrappers do not tear and become crispy after cooking. The attractive packaging and guaranteed product quality make them popular with consumers. |
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