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How to Cook Rice Noodles

FAQ

How Do You Cook Rice Noodles? Rice noodles are very easy for home cooks to make — simply soak them in warm water (not cold water, not hot water) for 10-15 minutes, or until they are soft. Unlike wheat pasta, you don't need to boil rice noodles; the warm water is enough to cook them through.
Do I need to soak my rice noodles before stir frying? You will need to soften dried noodles before stir frying by soaking them in boiling water. Fresh rice noodles, available at Asian grocery stores, do not need to be soaked before adding to your stir fry, as they will cook during frying.
If your noodles will be sitting for a bit before cooking, make sure to drizzle a little oil like toasted sesame oil on them to prevent sticking. If you're using immediately, any sauce in your dish should prevent them from sticking.
Cooking instructions:
  1. Place the noodles in a large bowl, cover with boiling water and let stand 3 minutes only (or 1 if stir-fry)
  2. Rinse thoroughly in cold water and drain.
  3. Add to stir-fries, soups and salads or serve as side dish.
Not just vitamin-enriched but even plain pasta has a lot more B-complex vitamins like riboflavin, thiamin, niacin, and folate than rice noodles. However, compared to regular pasta, rice noodles do have one advantage. It's their gluten-free composition.