Thai Crispy Rice Noodles Recipe (Quick & Easy)
To make these puffed rice noodles, an exact recipe is not necessary. All you need is rice noodles and oil for frying and you can make as much or as little as you want or need.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Package (4oz) Thai Rice Noodles
- 2/3 Cup Oil (For Frying)
- Pinch of Salt (Optional)
Instructions
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Break or cut the rice noodles to your desired size. (Scissors may be handy)
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Heat a small frying pan or a wok and add the oil. (The bigger the pan, the more oil you will need to use). Heat the oil over medium heat until it is very hot.
To check if your oil is ready for frying, take a longer noodle piece and dip the end piece, if it puffs up within seconds, it is ready. If the noodle does not puff up within seconds, wait a little longer for the oil to heat up and try again
The actual cooking process goes very quickly so be sure to have a utensil ready and a prepared dish lined with a paper towel.
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Taking a small amount each time, (about a handful) deep fry the noodles for 2-5 seconds or until the noodles are puffed and crispy. Do not brown.
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Set your puffed noodles to drain on a paper towel and continue frying the rest of your noodles.
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Once you're finished, sprinkle a pinch of salt on top if desired.
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Use the crispy noodles as a topping for lettuce wraps, salads or any other dishes they may go with.
Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Extra Tips:
When deep frying the thin rice noodles, the most important thing is to have the right oil temperature. If the oil is too hot, the noodles will burn and brown, if the temperature is too low, the noodles will not puff up.
Make sure all the thin rice noodles are submerged in hot oil. Not submerged parts of the noodles will not puff up.