Here are some additional tips and our method for making perfect rice noodles for dishes like pad thai, pho, and spring rolls.
Compared to wheat noodles, rice noodles are much more delicate and thin. They become so simple to prepare as a result that we hardly consider it to be cooking.
As you remove them from the package, try to snap as few of the rice noodles as you can before placing them all in a large mixing bowl. Bring a good amount of water to boil. Pour the rice noodles into the boiling water, covering them completely.
Give the noodles a stir to loosen them up every couple of minutes. Check to see if they are cooked through once they are completely limp. Spring rolls’ thin vermicelli noodles will be cooked through in a matter of minutes. Depending on thickness, the flat rice noodles may take up to ten minutes. Keep an eye on the noodles and check them frequently because they will overcook and become mushy.
When the noodles are tender, drain them and stop the cooking by rinsing them in cool water. If you won’t be using the noodles right away, toss them with a little sesame oil to prevent the noodles from sticking to one another.
HOW TO MAKE VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLLS
On top of a cutting board, I typically roll out spring rolls. I quickly wet the board by brushing water over it with my hand to stop the rice paper from sticking to it. Approximately every two spring rolls, I will wet the board once more.
As an alternative, you could spread a damp towel over your work area and roll the spring rolls there. Mama Lin prefers this approach because it spares her from having to constantly wipe the board with water.
How to serve
Bun Cha Gio is best served freshly assembled.
Pour the nuoc cham over the noodles or vegetables rather than the spring rolls for the best flavor and texture. This will keep the spring rolls crunchy.
Its optimal to fry the spring rolls right before enjoying.
Alternatively, you can fry the spring rolls an hour beforehand and reheat them in a 250°F oven.
When preparing to serve Bun Cha Gio, separate the ingredients and store them in the refrigerator.
Change up the Rice Vermicelli Noodle bowl and add:
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FAQ
How do you cook vermicelli noodles?
Drain the rice vermicelli after soaking in water for ten minutes. 7 cups of water in a large pot should quickly come to a boil. Add the noodles and boil for 2-3 minutes. Stir gently with chopsticks to prevent sticking.
How do you make vermicelli noodles not soggy?
Using hot tap water rather than boiling, some recipes, like this one for Pad Thai, recommend soaking the noodles for up to 30 minutes. So that they won’t become overly soft, the noodles cook a little bit more slowly. Use cold water and soak the noodles for a longer period of time.
What are the noodles used in spring rolls?
Rice vermicelli, which are extremely thin rice noodles, is typically used to make Vietnamese spring rolls. They may be referred to by different manufacturers as maifun, rice sticks, or thin rice noodles.
Do you cook vermicelli in hot or cold water?
Vermicelli is prepared using the water blanching method, which involves cooking the noodles in boiling water for a brief period of time before removing them and placing them under cool running water.
