What Is Rice Vermicelli Noodles?

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Where to buy and best vermicelli noodle brands

Asian grocery stores carry dried bun noodles of many brands. My favorite brand is Bamboo Tree. The food in Vietnam has the closest resemblance in terms of texture.

What Is Rice Vermicelli Noodles?

If your local Asian grocery store doesn’t carry this brand, the Three Ladies brand is another excellent option. The Three Ladies brand can also be purchased from Amazon.

How to use rice vermicelli noodles

Vermicelli noodles can be used in fresh spring rolls, noodle salads, and soups.

Fresh vermicelli noodles are very simple to find in Vietnam, but outside of Vietnam, dried vermicelli noodles are more frequently used. There are usually two ways to prepare the dried noodles.

  • The first way is to cook them in boiling water on the stovetop for 6-7 minutes (depending on brand). After boiling time is over, you will need to rinse them under cold water.
  • The second way is to soak them in water and it takes much longer this way.

    • What to serve vermicelli rice with:

    This is what we serve alongside a wide range of hearty, thick stews, whether they are made with tomato sauce or yogurt sauce, such as:

    Also goes well with any curry or stir-fry, such as: