rice-paper

A chef uses rice-paper to make fresh spring rolls.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Thin edible paper: "rice-paper" refers to a thin, delicate, edible paper made from the pith of a small tree (Tetrapanax papyrifer) or from rice starch, traditionally used in East Asian cuisine for wrapping foods or as a decorative material.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The spring rolls were wrapped in rice-paper, which turned translucent when fried. (Thin edible paper used in cooking.)
  • She painted delicate flowers on rice-paper for her art project. (Decorative or artistic material.)

Advanced Usage

• "rice-paper" as a material in crafts: It is also used in traditional Chinese and Japanese painting and calligraphy due to its absorbent quality.
  • The calligrapher preferred rice-paper for its smooth texture and ability to hold ink. (Artistic material.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rice paper (n): an alternative spelling, often used interchangeably with "rice-paper."
  • The recipe calls for rice paper sheets to make summer rolls. (Edible sheets for wrapping food.)

Synonyms

• Edible paper: paper that is safe to eat.
• Wrapping paper (in culinary context): a thin sheet used to encase food items.

Related Idioms

• None directly associated with "rice-paper."

Phrasal Verbs

• None directly associated with "rice-paper."