Rice paper, as a unique traditional handicraft, originated in China and is widely used in many fields such as gourmet food, art and handmade production. The production process of rice paper is complex and fine, involving a variety of raw materials and processes. This paper will introduce the production process and the use of rice paper and its diversified use in detail.
Production process of rice paper：
The production of rice paper is mainly divided into several steps: rice selection, soaking, grinding, paper making, drying and cutting.
1.Rice selection: The first step to making rice paper is to choose high-quality rice. Usually used is japonica rice or glutinous rice, these rice species have good viscosity and toughness, can make flexible and elastic rice paper.
2.Soak: The selected rice needs to be soaked in clean water, usually for 4 to 6 hours. The purpose of soaking is to allow the rice grains to absorb enough water and become soft for the subsequent grinding process.
3.Grinding: the soaked rice grains will be put into the mill, and the right amount of water will be added for grinding. The process of grinding slurry needs to control the proportion of water to ensure the moderate consistency of rice pulp. The ground rice milk presents a delicate milky white and has a smooth texture.
3.Paper making: pour the ground rice paste into a flat-bottom steaming plate and spread it evenly. Then put the steaming plate into the steamer and steam over high heat. The time of steaming is generally 5 to 10 minutes, the specific time according to the thickness of the rice pulp. After steaming, the rice paper will show a transparent state.
4.Dry: Steamed rice paper needs to be dried in a cool and ventilated place, usually for several hours. The drying process is very important, too wet rice paper is easy to mold, and too dry will lead to brittle rice paper.
6.Cutting: The dried rice paper can be cut according to the need to make different specifications and shapes. The cut rice paper can be packaged for easy sale and use.
The use of rice paper：
Rice paper is widely used in many fields because of its unique nature and diverse uses.
Food production: The most common use of rice paper is to make a variety of food, especially in Southeast Asia. For example, Vietnamese spring rolls are fresh vegetables, meat and seafood wrapped in rice paper, taste fresh and nutritious. In addition, rice paper can also be used to make rice paper cake, rice paper soup and other delicacies, loved by people.
2. Artistic creation: Rice paper also plays an important role in artistic creation. Many artists use the transparency and flexibility of rice paper to paint, calligraphy and paper cuts. The unique texture of rice paper can add a sense of layers and three-dimensional sense to the work, which is favored by many art lovers.
3. Handmade: rice paper is often used as a material in the production of handicrafts. For example, make handmade cards, decorations and gift packaging. The lightness and ease of operation of rice paper makes it ideal for handmade enthusiasts.
4. Cultural inheritance: As a traditional craft, rice paper carries rich cultural connotations. In some places, the technique of making rice paper is regarded as an intangible cultural heritage and is protected and inherited. Through the production and use of rice paper, people can not only experience the charm of traditional crafts, but also feel the inheritance and development of culture.
The future development of rice paper:
With the development of modern society, the market demand of rice paper is increasing. In order to adapt to the changes of the market, the production process of rice paper is also constantly innovating. For example, the use of modern equipment to improve production efficiency, developing new rice paper to meet the needs of different consumers. In addition, the environmental protection characteristics of rice paper also make it have advantages in sustainable development, and more and more people begin to pay attention to and use rice paper.
Rice paper plays an important role in food, art or handwork. With people's attention to traditional culture and the pursuit of environmental protection materials, the future development prospect of rice paper is broad. I hope more people can understand and love rice paper and inherit this precious cultural heritage.
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Post time: Dec-31-2024