How to soak and use flat pho rice noodles
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Learn how to soak dry Pho rice noodles to get a perfect chewy texture every time! Hint: noodle size, soak time & noodle use is important!
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Ingredients
- 1 package pho noodles (medium size) soaked for 20 minutes* (see notes for small or large noodle soak time)
Instructions
- Soak the noodles in a large bowl of lukewarm water for 20 minutes, then drain and give them a quick rinse with warm water. (refer to notes below for more info on soak time)
- Take a large saucepan and fill it with water up to 3/4 of the way. Heat the water until it comes to a rolling boil.
- Add portioned noodles into a large mesh strainer. Dunk the strainer into boiling water for 3 to 5 seconds. While doing this, stir the noodles with chopsticks or a fork. After removing the strainer from the water, shake off any excess water and transfer the noodles to a bowl. You can now proceed with the rest of your recipe.
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Notes
- Soak time varies depending on noodle size. Use the below chart for reference:
Small Noodles Medium Noodles Large Noodles 15 minutes 20 to 25 minutes 30 to 40 minutes - If noodles are overcooked, you can rinse them under cold water to stop them from continuing to cook. Then proceed with the rest of your recipe.