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I can't cook Rice noodles
Posted on 11/1/20 at 5:57 am
Posted on 11/1/20 at 5:57 am
I've followed package instructions, tried different brands and tried the pressure cooker and they always come out like mush. Besides not using them does anyone have any tips?
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Posted on 11/1/20 at 6:03 am to LSURoss
Only way I've done it is to put them in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let soak for about 8-10 minutes, drain and should be good to go.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 6:04 am to LSURoss
Are you using dried or fresh? If, dried, try seeking out an Asian grocery that carries the refrigerated fresh noodles. Fresh justrequire a quick dip in hot/warm water, draining, and then they’re ready to eat.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 6:12 am to hungryone
Dried in package. I'll try fresh next time when I go to Bao Bao market. Thanks.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 6:13 am to LSURoss
The Pad Thai came out great just the noodles were off.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 6:35 am to LSURoss
I always bring it to a boil and then shut it off immediately. Check on it after every few minutes to get it to your desired texture and drain. Can’t give you exact timing because they’re all different in thickness. Really thick noodles can take up to 10 minutes afterwards.
Fresh noodles are the easiest as it’s just a dip and go method.
Fresh noodles are the easiest as it’s just a dip and go method.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 9:18 am to LSURoss
I used to have the same issue. Now I soak them in cold water for a while. They maintain their firmness that way. Takes a lot longer, but it's worth it.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 10:21 am to LSURoss
Pick up a pack of these fresh noodles, roiling boiled water, drop noodles in a mesh basket, takes about 5-10 seconds.
ETA: While you're at the asian market, pick up some bean sprouts for your pad thai.
This post was edited on 11/1/20 at 10:22 am
Posted on 11/1/20 at 10:23 am to LSURoss
One thing to consider is carryover cooking.
The noodles may be perfectly cooked at first, but if not used immediately, residual heat can cause the noodles to overcook. One remedy would be to shock the cooked noodles in an ice bath to halt the cooking.
Also, when cooking a dish that requires dressing the cooked noodles in a hot sauce-like component, such as Pad Thai, consider undercooking them a bit before finishing them off in the sauce. The heat of the sauce should be enough to cook them through.
The noodles may be perfectly cooked at first, but if not used immediately, residual heat can cause the noodles to overcook. One remedy would be to shock the cooked noodles in an ice bath to halt the cooking.
Also, when cooking a dish that requires dressing the cooked noodles in a hot sauce-like component, such as Pad Thai, consider undercooking them a bit before finishing them off in the sauce. The heat of the sauce should be enough to cook them through.
This post was edited on 11/1/20 at 10:25 am
Posted on 11/1/20 at 10:46 am to BigDropper
Great tip, Thanks.
And thanks everyone!
And thanks everyone!
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