How To Cook Fresh Rice Flat Noodles?

1. Heat a large pan or wok. Once hot, add in some oil. …
2. Add in more oil and sauté the bell peppers and mushroomsms (or other veggies/mushrooms you’re using) until cooked through. …
3. Add in the rice noodles and season with soy sauce, stir-fry/vegetarian oyster sauce, and dark soy sauce. …
4. Serve and enjoy while hot!

OTHER RECIPES TO TRY USING RICE NOODLES:

How to make Homemade Flat Rice Noodles

I experimented with a few recipes and discovered that 3 parts of rice flour to 1 part of starch produces the most stretchable and chewy noodles.

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the dry ingredients.

Step 2: Gradually add water until you achieve the consistency of a thin batter, similar to soymilk.

Until you get a thin batter

Step 3: Spread a thin layer of batter in a pan that has been greased.

Grease an 8″ non-stick pan

Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan

Step 4: Steam the batter over high heat for one to two minutes, or until the noodles become translucent.

Steam the batter over high-heat

Until it turns translucent

Step 5: Apply oil to the top of the noodle sheet. After loosening the side of the noodles with a spatula, cut them into the desired width. Set aside until ready to use. This recipe yields about 420g of fresh rice noodles.

Brush the top of the noodle sheet with oil

Cut into your desired width

Which brand of rice flour should I use? I used Thai rice flour which I think is one of the best options plus they are pretty cost-saving. Other similar textured rice flour can be substituted as well.

Can I use other starches? YES! I tried it with arrowroot starch before and it worked perfectly. Some starches may be more sticky than others, so adjust flour and water after the first steam. For example, add a tablespoon of rice flour and water if the noodle appears to be too sticky. On the other hand, add more starch if you can’t lift up the noodles easily once they have cooled down.

Why are my noodles too thin? Adjust the batter accordingly to get to your desired noodle thickness. I used 1/4 cup batter which is my for my 8″ cake pan, you’ll have to adjust it based on the type of plates/equipment that you use to steam these noodles in. One important note is to stir the batter before each steam as the flour will set at the bottom of your mixing bowl.

What if I don’t have a steamer? No problem at all! I used a tall pan with a lid, filled it water, and filled my cake pan with batter, then let it float on top of the hot water during steaming. I prefer this method as it creates an even cooking temperature for the noodles.

Thin batter – The batter should have a thin texture like soymilk but not too watery, see the pictures below.

Grease the pan – I used a non-stick cake pan and found that I can lift the noodles up easily if I greased the pan. Without the grease, I’ll need to wait for the noodles to completely cool down before lifting it up. Also, to get a smooth texture on both sides, I rinse the pan and wipe it down after each steam, but this is an optional step.

Stir the batter – Yes, you’ll need to stir the batter before each steaming because the flour will set to the bottom of the mixing bowl after a while.

Steaming methods – There are many ways to steam the noodles either using a stainless steel steamer rack or any make-do steamer. I like placing my cake pan onto the hot water and let it float during steaming. This is one of the fastest ways to cook the noodles that also provides an even cooking temperature.

Coldwater bath – this is optional but I find that this helps cool down the noodle quicker which results in easier lifting.

I strongly advise eating the noodles the same day you prepare them. But if you want to prepare the noodles ahead of time, you can store them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to two days. Noodles should be softened in the microwave or steam when ready to use before being added to stir-fries. Reminder: It’s best to store rice noodles after cutting them because refrigerating them will make them more fragile.

How to Make Rice Noodles – Step by Step

The recipe below will show you how simple it is to make rice noodles. Here, we go over each step and our reasoning. Knowing why is a great way to hone your cooking abilities and make the procedures easier to recall.

Although it is a simple process, there are a lot of little details to know, so you will hopefully gain a lot by looking over the steps below for advice and tricks.

FAQ

How do you cook flat rice noodles?

1. Boil a pot of water, then turn off the heat.
2. Add the rice noodles to the pot or cover the noodles completely in a large bowl with the hot, boiling water.
3. Swish the noodles around briefly to separate.
4. Noodles should be soaked for six to ten minutes to make them tender but chewy.
5. Drain the noodles.

How long do you cook flat rice noodles?

Bring three to four quarts of water to a boil in a 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat. Cook rice noodles for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just barely tender to the bite. Drain. Rinse thoroughly if not using right away to prevent the noodles from sticking together, then drain once more.

Do you cook fresh rice noodles?

Unlike wheat pasta, rice noodles don’t require boiling; just a few minutes in warm water will do. When they’re soft, drain them and incorporate them into a dish like a stir-fry or soup. Before eating, make sure they are thoroughly cooked because raw rice noodles can be a little chewy.