What are Rice Stick Noodles?
Rice stick noodles are flat rice noodles made in many parts of Asia. They can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups to stir fries, and they are readily available in most markets that stock Asian ingredients. For a specific variety of rice stick noodles, it is sometimes necessary to go to an Asian market. The noodles are made either by blending rice flour and water to make a dough, or by soaking and grinding rice to create a paste. In either case, the dough or paste is rolled out on a flat surface and then cut to make noodles. The noodles are then dried, typically after being folded so that they will fit in a compact space. Sometimes, ingredients such as taro powder will be added to slightly change the appearance or texture of rice stick noodles.
