Coconut milk rice paper: A savoury snack in Ben Tre Province

Ben Tre Province in the Mekong Delta is well-known for its coconut milk rice paper.
Coconut milk rice paper: A savoury snack in Ben Tre Province
Coconut milk rice paper: A savoury snack in Ben Tre Province

Coconut milk, tapioca, and granulated sugar are used to make this snack. Coconut milk rice paper is a dried steamed rice crepe sheet.

The appearance of the coconut milk rice paper looks remarkably similar to other varieties of rice paper: round and thin. It is, however, milky in hue, whereas conventional rice paper is transparent.

This snack can be eaten right away or grilled on a charcoal burner or oven. When not grilled, coconut milk rice paper with durian is soft, with a mild sweetness of coconut milk and durian, and a creamy aftertaste. This snack is now available through e-commerce sites.

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