Rice paper in Japan: what it's called and where to buy it
Rice paper for fresh spring rolls is ライスペーパー, sold in round packs on the ethnic food shelf.
Look for this on the label
ライスペーパー
raisu pēpā
Where to find it
In the shop
Ethnic food shelf (エスニック), near rice noodles (フォー).
Which shops
Most large supermarkets, KALDI and Gyomu Super.
If you can't find it
- Lettuce leaves as wraps, with the same fillings and dipping sauce
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- Lime
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