How to Cook Vermicelli Noodles

Let’s learn how to cook vermicelli noodles! Vermicelli rice noodles are a quintessential staple in Vietnamese cuisine and serve as a delicious and delicate alternative to rice.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Vietnamese

Keyword how to cook rice noodles, how to cook vermicelli noodles, how to make vermicelli

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 11

Total Time 21

Servings servings

Calories 258kcal

Author Megan

Equipment

Ingredients

8-10 cups water depending on your pot size
5 oz vermicelli noodles dried

Instructions

Boil the water. Pour enough water to cover about 1/2 of your pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add vermicelli noodles. Add the vermicelli noodles to the boiling water and ensure all the noodles are submerged under the water.
Stir the noodles. Every 2-3 minutes, stir the noodles to prevent them from sticking to each other and the bottom of the pot. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, as each brand has different cooking times.
Strain and rinse. About 1-2 minutes before the timer is up, taste the noodles to be sure they are cooked to your desired texture. Then pour the noodles into a colander and rinse with cold water.
Serve. Serve the vermicelli noodles either warm or cold, depending on the dish you are serving, and enjoy!

Notes

See the Expert Tips section for more guidance.

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