Rice Noodles

Rice noodles vary in width and are made from rice, flour, water and salt. Rice noodles are popular in Asian soups. They are white noodles with a slippery texture when cooked. Rice noodles are excellent for people with wheat allergies.

To Buy:

Buy dried or fresh in varying thicknesses. Rice paper is another variation of rice noodle used to make spring rolls. They are available in round or square sheets. Buy from supermarkets or Asian stores.

To Store:

Store dried in an airtight container in a dry pantry for up to 6 months. Fresh rice noodles will keep in the refrigerator for up to three days opened. Unopened, follow the directions on the packet.

Tips & Tricks:

A serve of noodles is equivalent to about one cup of cooked noodles.

Cooking Tips:

To cook rice noodles, salt the water lightly, put a little oil into the water before it boils, boil the noodles briefly, then drain and rinse with water. Never leave rice noodles sitting in water or they will end up as mush.

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Nutrition per Per serve:

Weight (grams):

220

Carbohydrates, g:

47.1

Protein (g):

4.4

Saturated Fat, g :

0.0

Niacin (B3):

Salicylates:

Safe/negligible amount

Energy (kJ):

917

Low GI < 55:

Fat (g):

0.9

Monosaturated Fat , g:

0.0

Amines:

Negligible

Glutamates:

n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.