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.
How to store leftover soaked noodles
If you end up with leftover soaked noodles, you can place two sheets of paper towel inside a plastic zip-top bag (to help absorb moisture) or into an airtight container, place the noodles inside and store them in the refrigerator. Use leftover noodles the next day since wet noodles will continue to soak and get soggy if you leave them for longer than two days.