Fresh Rice Noodles

Since rice is so abundant in Asia, it was inevitable that a variety of noodles would evolve using rice as a base. Fresh rice noodles are prepared from a thin batter rather than a dough. The noodles are then formed by either steaming or boiling the batter.

Traditionally, the rice can be simply whole, long grain rice that is soaked in water until soft and then ground until a fine paste is made. Alternatively pre-milled rice flour is becoming a more popular choice. The flour is combined with water to reach the desired thickness. Some add tapioca starch or wheat starch to add elasticity.