Boiling vs soaking rice noodles
The instructions on this package of large rice noodles says just soak them for 6-7 min.
I did that and then fried them in some oil and soy sauce but they were still too crunchy. I just want to eat them as a side, not in pad thai or something similar.
Should I actually boil them to get a desired softness and approximately for how long?
Best Answer
No, just soaking in warm water will get them soft without turning them into mush. Just test the noodles by eating one every minute or so until they are the consistency you want, then rinse in cold water and drain. Boiling will take them from crunchy to mush so fast that you will likely miss the window.
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Is it better to soak or boil rice noodles?
No soaking is necessary for fresh rice noodles. Just blanch the noodles briefly\u20141 to 2 minutes\u2014in boiling water to soften them. Then drain them, refresh with cool water and drain again. There are fresh Vietnamese-style rice noodles that are really more like sheets, and they don't need any soaking.Should you soak rice noodles before cooking?
Boil. You can boil rice noodles just as you would boil wheat pasta, but be ready to pull them right back out of the water. Even thicker flat rice noodles don't require much time to cook. However, most of our sources recommended soaking and rinsing the noodles before boiling, regardless of how thick or thin they are.Can you just soak rice noodles?
Soak the dried rice noodles in cool or lukewarm water for 30 minutes, or until they're limp but still firm to the touch; later cooking in the wok will soften them more. Drain the noodles thoroughly in a colander and set aside while preparing the other ingredients.How to Cook \u0026 Prepare Asian Noodles - Marion's Kitchen
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