Rice Paper Roll Night

One of the easiest ways to introduce children to different cultures is through food, especially when it feels fun, hands-on, and interactive instead of forced.

Tonight’s dinner idea takes inspiration from Vietnam, where fresh rice paper rolls are a popular meal made with colorful ingredients wrapped together by hand. In many Vietnamese meals, food is meant to be shared, built together, and enjoyed slowly around the table.

This dinner feels more like an activity than a chore, which often means less complaining and more willingness to try something new.

Ingredients

• Rice paper wrappers

• Shredded chicken or shrimp

• Rice noodles or jasmine rice

• Cucumbers

• Carrots

• Avocado

• Lettuce

• Mango slices

• Optional: peanut sauce or coconut aminos dip

How to Make

1. Prep ingredients and place everything in separate bowls.

2. Soften rice paper in warm water for a few seconds until flexible.

3. Let everyone build and roll their own creations.

4. Dip and enjoy.