How to Cook Vermicelli Noodles (No Mushiness or Clumping)
Rice vermicelli is one of the most important ingredients in Vietnamese cuisine. It is used in a lot of dishes including vermicelli noodle salads, noodle soups, and spring rolls. Learn how to cook vermicelli properly using this step-by-step guide.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 77kcal
Equipment
Instructions
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
- Add 5 oz of vermicelli noodles and stir to evenly distribute the noodles in the water. Stirring helps prevent clumping.
- After 2-3 minutes, pull out a noodle and taste for doneness. If they're still undercooked, keep cooking for another minute before testing again.
- Pour the noodles into a colander and rinse with cold water.
- Optional: If you are making a cold noodle dish like vermicelli bowls, let the noodles cool before using them. If using the noodles for a hot dish, you can use them right away.
Notes
- I highly recommend Three Ladies Brand or Bamboo Tree vermicelli noodles.
- Every brand of vermicelli noodles will cook at different time frames. Some will take 2-3 minutes. Some will take 5 minutes. That's why it's important to taste the noodles every few minutes to check if they're done, especially if it's your first time using those noodles.
- Don't crowd the pot as this will cause mushiness and clumping. Stirring the noodles also helps prevent clumping.
- Vermicelli should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. They will last up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 2.5oz | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.1mg