How to cook rice noodles?

[kitchengoddess8]

I bought some Thai Kitchen rice noodles to serve with a simple peanut sauce. I followed the instructions on the package, but the noodles came out rubbery. The recipe said to immerse them for 8-10 minutes in water that has been boiled. Even after immersing them for 10 minutes, they had a rubbery texture when I mixed them with the sauce. Do they need to be stir fried after immersion in water? They definitely didn't taste like the noodles I order in Thai restaurants!

 

[merstar]

Check this out:
http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f21/proper-way-to-prepare-rice-noodles-34285.html

 

[kitchengoddess8]

Check this out:
http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f21/proper-way-to-prepare-rice-noodles-34285.html

I read through the thread and still can't understand why my rice noodles came out rubbery when I followed the instructions! Maybe I need to try another brand?

 

[Andy M.]

After soaking, did you stir-fry them in the sauce?

 

[kitchengoddess8]

After soaking, did you stir-fry them in the sauce?

No, I just mixed the sauce into the noodles.

 

[Andy M.]

No, I just mixed the sauce into the noodles.

You could try soaking them longer and/or stir-frying with the sauce if that is appropriate to the recipe.

 

[LPBeier]

I only cook rice noodles and the kind you are describing I usually soak them in boiling water until they are separated and soft, then stir-fry them as Andy and others mentioned. I use several different brands, and Thai Kitchen are very good so that shouldn't be your problem.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

It sounds like I need to stir fry them after soaking. I'll try that and post the results.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

You could try soaking them longer and/or stir-frying with the sauce if that is appropriate to the recipe.

The noodles came out great when I stir fried them. Thank you!!! Do you have a recipe for a simple quick peanut sauce that would go well with them? I'm not crazy about the recipe I used.

 

[Andy M.]

The noodles came out great when I stir fried them. Thank you!!! Do you have a recipe for a simple quick peanut sauce that would go well with them? I'm not crazy about the recipe I used.

No I don't. I'd google it.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

No I don't. I'd google it.

I'm going to try this one:
http://www.lovefoodeat.com/stir-fried-noodles-with-thai-peanut-sauce/

 

[Andy M.]

I'm going to try this one:
Stir Fried Noodles with Thai Peanut Sauce | love food eat

Looks good. Let us know how you like it.

 

[kitchengoddess8]

Looks good. Let us know how you like it.

Will do! I like the simplicity of it. Complicated recipes overwhelm me.