Rice Noodles

Rice noodles are popular in southern China and throughout Southeast Asia. They are usually dried and can be found in Chinese and oriental grocers. Rice noodles are white and come in a variety of shapes. One of the most common is rice stick noodles, which are flat and about the length of a chopstick. They can also vary in thickness. Use the type called for in the recipe. Rice noodles are very easy to use. Simply soak them in warm water for 15 minutes or until they are soft. Drain them in a colander or sieve and they are then ready to be used in soups or to be stir-fried. Fresh rice noodles, which can also be found in Chinese and oriental grocers, are a popular type called ‘fun noodles’. These need to be cooked straight away.