Rice Noodles

Very fine noodles made from rice flour, they are also called rice sticks and rice vermicelli. They are sold in 1-pound packages and come from Thailand, Hong Kong, and the People’s Republic of China. I prefer the superior quality of a Chinese brand called Double Swallow, except that for Chiu Chow soups my preference is for a Thai brand labeled Banh Pho. The noodles, packed in plastic bags and stored in a cool dry place, will keep for a year.