Grain
Rice noodles
Also called sen lek, pho noodles, banh pho, rice stick
What it is
Noodles made from rice flour and water, sold dried or fresh, in widths from hair-thin to broad sheets.
Origin
Southern China and mainland Southeast Asia.
Flavour
Neutral; they exist to carry sauce or broth.
How to use it
Soak dried noodles in warm water until pliable, then finish in the wok or soup. Over-soaking turns them to paste.
Storage
Dried noodles keep for months. Fresh noodles need the fridge and a short life.
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What is Rice noodles?
Noodles made from rice flour and water, sold dried or fresh, in widths from hair-thin to broad sheets.
How do I use Rice noodles?
Soak dried noodles in warm water until pliable, then finish in the wok or soup. Over-soaking turns them to paste.
How do I store Rice noodles?
Dried noodles keep for months. Fresh noodles need the fridge and a short life.
What does it taste like?
Neutral; they exist to carry sauce or broth.
What allergens should I watch?
Wheat. Check the packet in your kitchen.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Allergens: Wheat
Recipes using it
Pad thai
ผัดไทย
Stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, fish sauce, palm sugar, egg and peanuts — a national dish with a 20th-century origin story.
40 minMedium🌶️
Phở bò
Phở bò
Vietnamese beef noodle soup: a long, clear-ish broth, rice noodles, herbs, and a table full of finishing flavours.
4 hrA bit of work🌶️
Gỏi cuốn
Gỏi cuốn
Fresh rice-paper rolls — prawn or pork, herbs, noodles — dipped in peanut or nước chấm. Not fried.
40 minMediumNo chilli
Bún chả
Bún chả
Hanoi grilled pork, rice noodles, a sweet-sour dipping broth, and a pile of herbs.
1 hr 45 minMediumNo chilli
Bún bò Huế
Bún bò Huế
A central Vietnamese beef-and-lemongrass noodle soup — thicker noodles, a redder broth, and more chilli than phở.
3 hr 30 minA bit of work🌶️🌶️🌶️
Beef Lo Mein
Beef Lo Mein from China. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minA bit of workNo chilli
Lemongrass beef stew with noodles
Lemongrass beef stew with noodles from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 45 minA bit of work🌶️
Mee goreng mamak
Mee goreng mamak from Malaysia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
31 minA bit of work🌶️
Noodle bowl salad
Noodle bowl salad from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
14 minA bit of workNo chilli
Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots
Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
13 minA bit of work🌶️
Prawn stir-fry
Prawn stir-fry from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
14 minA bit of work🌶️
Ramen Noodles with Boiled Egg
Ramen Noodles with Boiled Egg from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
8 hr 22 minMedium🌶️
Salmon noodle soup
Salmon noodle soup from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
23 minMediumNo chilli
Salmon noodle wraps
Salmon noodle wraps from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
32 minMedium🌶️
Vietnamese veg parcels
Vietnamese veg parcels from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 hr 10 minA bit of work🌶️
Beef pho
Beef pho from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 3 minA bit of work🌶️
Egyptian Fatteh
Egyptian Fatteh from Egypt. Times were inferred from the source steps.
3 hr 20 minA bit of workNo chilli
Vietnamese chicken salad
Vietnamese chicken salad from Vietnam. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
40 minA bit of work🌶️
Laksa King Prawn Noodles
Laksa King Prawn Noodles from Malaysia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
19 minMedium🌶️
Bang bang prawn salad
Bang bang prawn salad from Vietnam. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
40 minMedium🌶️
Spicy Thai prawn noodles
Spicy Thai prawn noodles from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
16 minMedium🌶️
Nom Banh Chok – Cambodian Noodle Soup
Nom Banh Chok – Cambodian Noodle Soup from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 1 minMedium🌶️