Never Cook Mushy, Broken Rice Noodles Again!

Rice noodles 101! If you've struggled with cooking perfect rice noodles, or been confused by all the options at the Asian grocery store, this video will answer all of your questions, and probably more!
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About Pai:
Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant is the author of the Hot Thai Kitchen cookbook, co-host of a Canadian TV series One World Kitchen on Gusto TV, and creator and host of the KZbin channel Pailin's Kitchen.
Pai was born and raised in southern Thailand where she spent much of her "playtime" in the kitchen. She traveled to Canada to study Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia, and was later trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco.
After working in both Western and Thai professional kitchens, she decided that her passion really lies in educating and empowering others to cook at home via KZbin videos, her cookbook, and cooking classes. She currently lives in Vancouver, and goes to Thailand every year to visit her family. Visit her at hot-thai-kitchen.com
00:00 Introduction
00:45 What ARE rice noodles anyway?
01:28 Different types of rice noodles
02:36 The right noodle for the job.
03:53 #1 Mistake people make in cooking rice noodles
05:31 How to properly cook dry rice noodles
08:45 Types of FRESH rice noodles
10:44 How to cook fresh rice noodles without breaking them
14:17 Vietnamese rice noodles

[@culinarycaravan]

Pai, this rice noodle tutorial deserves its own Wikipedia page. Thank you, I've learned so much!

[@PailinsKitchen]

Aw, that's kind of you. Thank you!

[@lucky0n3]

​@@PailinsKitchenSUPER helpful, thank you so, so much for this valuable information!

[@janem3575]

here here. I was sus with the cooking instructions. i had a manager whose mom told her to soak in hot water for 5 minutes, and she didn't believe her mom etiher, coz the package insturctions said to boil xyz minutes

[@spritals]

Same here! Cleared up so much. One thing I’m finding again and again, is it isn’t engineering, I can stop complicating it!

[@monadwivedi6716]

Pai, why you don't have over 10 million subscribers beats me. You are hands down the best thai cooking teacher that there is, teaching students to take baby steps before making big leaps is what makes you so special! Love you Girl, keep at it at your great work!!!

[@IrnBruNYC]

I agree, Pai is THE best cooking instructor on KZbin. I am cooking great Thai food without fear because I discovered this channel.

[@realStevenAlex]

Hello 👋

[@Neednoy2]

Let's sharing her channel then.

[@ellosteve]

FR

[@flying-ship]

I came across this video by chance and decided to watch. I'm glad I did. No more soggy / mushy rice vermicelli; the fact it's actually easier than boiling is a nice bonus. *"Never trust package instructions on Asian products"* made me laugh as well 😂

[@RedEye3]

Never trust subtitles in Asian movies either... just sayin. If you speak Asian languages you will know. BS. Haiyaa!

[@Apollo440]

Listening through all those tips and tricks to produce authentic tastes and textures makes you appreciate much more, how much skill and sourcing goes into a "simple bowl of noodles".

[@j_b_9381]

Perfect timing on this video! I live in a rural area in Pennsylvania, US and the closest Asian Market is about 2 hours away. I recently was in that area and stocked up on a lot of Asian supplies so I can make more of your wonderful recipes. I do tend to end up with much noodles so this will be very helpful.

[@SM-gm7up]

OMG I made Mie Goreng yesterday using medium thick rice noodles. I used the EXACT technique at the 6 minute mark. My noodles were nice and chewy and did not break or clump together! And 24 hours later you posted this video! I feel like a pro!

[@haze6164]

Lately I've been cooking your recipes quite often because a new Asia shop has opened nearby. Your recipes are really good and every time I feel like I'm back in Thailand 😊 Greetings from Germany 😄❤️

[@PailinsKitchen]

Glad to hear! Thank you!

[@earlystrings1]

Encyclopedic! One thing that probably all Thai people know but i didn’t: Rice noodles are cooked during manufacture. There is no raw flour, unlike western pasta, so you don’t have to worry about that, just getting the right texture. This helped me not overcook.

[@BrianKSmith-ds2sh]

I took two cooking school classes in Chaing Mai - now, with your new cookbook, and these inspiring videos, I am convinced I can finally bring Thailand to my kitchen! Thank you Pailin!!

[@Onbehaard]

This is excellent! Knowing different types of rice noodles (vermicelli, ho fun, mee hon) is part of growing up in the Far East, but trying to explain the differences to my British friends and how to cook them takes forever. Vietnames vermicelli, Thai vermicelli, Chinese vermicelli and Indonesian vermicelli are not the same thing and they are all confusingly labelled as 米粉 in Chinese. So thank you very much for this cystal clear video. One thing, though; I really wish all these dry noodles didn't come in pastic wrappers. It's an on-going battle between cutting down on single use plastic and craving for rice noodles. I even make my own ho fun, but it's never quite as good. ขอบคุณมาก!

[@sailorgirl2017]

So glad you put out this video. It explains everything so simply and clearly and now everything makes sense!

[@TheBrainstormie]

Hi from Germany! Just found this channel and I want to thank you for this long and very well explained tutorial. I started to cook Asian food a few weeks ago and tbh I didn't expect having so much difference between the kinds of noodles. I surely will follow your advices.

[@tricross6]

Super helpful! Always felt like a failure with rice noodles. Great tips on soaking!

[@daisymv374]

Thank you so much, this is very helpful. Especially the tip about cooking one portion at a time. You are also very easy to listen to, your tone of voice is great for teaching.

[@leester9487]

Great tutorial. I actually have been overwhelmed, standing in the noodle isle of my favorite Asian grocery store. I love bean thread vermicelli. They are my go-to.

[@stipevideo]

Such a great video on a topic I’ve often struggled with when making Thai food. Thank you!

[@opwave79]

I’m making your Pad Thai this weekend and this video might’ve just saved me from overcooking my noodles. Thank you so much!

[@scodes77]

I stumbled into this video and this is such a great tutorial for the noodle. I never thought there would be noticeable difference Vietnamese ones and Thai ones.

[@josephohanlon205]

We agree with all your fans, YOU are prepared and give a thorough presentation of your subject like these dry or Fresh noodles. We are impressed!

[@2012M23]

Long time fan, thank you for your video! I've been looking for the video shows how to cook fresh rice noodle, and finally, this is it! I could never be able to pad fresh noodle without it turned mushy and broken to bits. I love your explanation of why and how to over come those issues. Thank you!

[@-RONNIE]

This was a really helpful video for people that are confused or just starting out with Thai cooking. Keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@victoriatrinh8380]

How is it that when I'm wondering about how to cook something, Pai *magically* comes out with a video on it! Thanks so much Pai! This video was so informative and I can now feel like a powerful home cook! Loved how you went thru all the types of Thai noodles AND showing their contrast to the Vietnamese similars!

[@Fafsonable]

Thank you so much!! I have seen various recipes mention soaking the noodles first, but it was never explained how to check if they are done soaking.. It is so helpful to know they are supposed to be droopy and not resisting.

[@jillhollon768]

You made this video just for ME!!! Thank you soooooo much!! I needed this clarification and lesson!!

[@humblehummingbird2011]

This tutorial is great! I mainly use the vermicelli noodles for spring rolls and for pad thai dish I found online. I did soak them in hot water for literally a few seconds and added them into the mixture. Thankfully they didn't mush up and I ate the entire pan myself!

[@saharshahab8011]

I’m glad I watched this video before cooking. Very well explained, I’ve learned so much! Thank you so much for sharing😊

[@thaocosgrove7194]

You’re such a great teacher. I really appreciate the options you provide in case we don’t have the ideal tools or make a mistake. You definitively have empathy for us cooking in the “real”/non-KZbin world. Keep up the great videos!

[@Yuli-sy1uy]

Watching your videos fills me with the urge to teleport back to South East Asia. I really miss the variety of fresh food there. Even coconut milk and coconut water just taste different here on this other side of the world. I missed freshly squeezed coconut milk from my favourite auntie at the wet market and coconut water that tasted so fresh and cool even without ice, freshly chopped from the tree.

[@loricoughenour2286]

I'm so glad I found you!!! Thank you for all your knowledge!

[@katherinewilson1853]

pad se ew is one of my favourite comfort foods ! Thank you so much for making that clear.

[@CLONDONH]

Thank you so so much for this video!!! I've been using the medium size for soup noodles and stir-fry and they work so well! Now after watching your introduction, I'm going to try thicker ones (I initially thought they're used for something else). And thanks for the tips for stir-frying with the fresh (Hon's) noodles--I tried them a few times and they're just too delicate to work with so I have pretty much given up on them. But I think I'll give it another try using your microwave method! Thank you Pailin!

[@lorettachow2194]

Thank you, you have taught me so much about the difference in the Thai noodles! Now I can buy and use with confidence!

[@TheGemela24]

I love how you explain things!! Thank you for the video!!

[@eswillie]

I'm glad you shared this. I've actually come to the same or similar conclusions after using a variety of rice noodles, and most of the time (not always) they come out well. As an aside, I've also begun doing pastas (egg noodles/semolina) in the tomato or other sauces I'm cooking rather than boiling them first; they come out more al dente that way. On the other hand, doing it that way means I need to decide when to add the other ingredients such as chicken or shrimp so that they don't overcook. Still learning and experimenting at 77, so its all good.

[@KimberlyHargrove-xs4mn]

This video was absolutely amazing! So much good info here! Thank you!

[@leslie-annepepin8927]

Excellent! I love Thai food and do a lot of different recipes in my carbon steel wok (which makes the total difference!). I always just soak my noodles in hot water and rinse with cold water. This video is awesome. Thank you!!

[@beaulieuc8910]

this is such a brilliant video. I was boiling the noodles prior to putting them in the work. I leanred so much

[@russelgorres720]

Thanks Pai, very informative.Love it. I’m Filipino but I live in America, I love noodles not only Philippine noodles but noodles from all over Asia.. but I’m confused before about how to cook the noodles from different Asian countries but now I know how to cook them.. thank you so much! I loved Asian noodles it’s the best in the world! Thank you very much again & have a wonderful Christmas & your family ❤

[@goldeheart2958]

This is a great video. I see you answered so many questions I , my family and my friends have had. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏💯🖖🍜🧄😎🤠🥬

[@quick.easy.eat23]

Hey Pai!! How are ya?? This is the exactly what I needed!! Thank you so much for sharing ❤ much love from Abbotsford!! ❤

[@krystallee8765]

Ahhh!!!!!!! Thankxyou so much for this video! You have no idea how much this topic has been driving me crazy. Thank you thank you!!

[@dotd4080]

You are a wonderful teacher/instructor. Thank you..

[@JoseAngelHernandez-PhD]

Wow, impressive, comparative, useful, and learned. Thank you so much from Houston, Texas.

[@RubenFRS]

This was super useful! Thank you so much for the thorough explanation

[@wendyhannan2454]

Thank you this, its exactly what I was looking for 😉 I’ve mucked up a few times with over cooking. Rice noodles. Soaking in room temperature is the way to go for me.😊

[@wooahaeceo1122]

i miss pad thai and thinking of trying to cook it, thank you for all this information! also your voice is sooooo lovely ❤

[@Misterburt1]

Thanks Pailin. I've had many failed noodle stir frys in my life and was almost ready to give up. I'm sure I'll have more success now.

[@cloverhighfive]

I'm always amazed at learning basic normal food skills... from another cuisine lol Very informative, and I've been using rice noodles for years! (well mainly in soups) yay!

[@nicolaulobo7819]

Very well explained, perfect English and easy to learn, Thank you.

[@susieangelo6410]

Wow! Thanks, Pailin for this awesome must-see-and learn informative video! 💜

[@returntoohm7348]

This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing. I had given up on the regular rice noodles and just was using peacock brand that adds sago starch. They’re great for making “ramen” or soups and I tried stir fry which worked pretty well but they’re not cheap and can be hard to find at times.

[@joeyhinds6216]

Wow this was very detailed and concise. Thank you!

[@JonnyD000]

this is the video I needed in my life, thank you!

[@dupre5338]

great video, so helpful. I was at a loss for the many brands and some don't turn out well. This is an amazing video.

[@MLLL1234]

Love how informative this video is!!!

[@quantumcoco]

You answered all my questions in so professional manner!! Thank you! I love rice noodle so much especially for the warm weather upon us.. It made me want to try fresh kind.

[@realStevenAlex]

Hello gorgeous 😊, how are you doing

[@rudysmith6293]

Thank you for this superb and very helpful presentation!

[@laurarichardson2371]

wow you're amazing and taught me so much - i love how your talk and express with your hands.

[@CarmyAdventure]

It was an excellent tutorial! You did a great job:)

[@debbielahera742]

Thank you for this great tutorial on rice noodles !!!

[@jeffreys.8557]

This was super informative and helpful! Thank you so much!

[@joanvanparidon9807]

This is an excellent informative video. I can’t wait to try because I have wasted so many noodles! Thankyou

[@mariamysager2789]

Thank you, I needed this guidance. Shout out from Denmark.

[@pepperh.6775]

Wow!!😲😳. I needed this. 😁 This makes complete sense. Thank you so much love. 😎

[@aliciathompson7721]

I am so glad I saw this video. I just subscribed. Thank you again!!!

[@ploytatchi]

Very useful tutorial Khun Pai! Thank you so much! I just bought fresh wide rice noodles and definitely gonna use your tips during cooking :D

[@RetroVTX]

Holy cow, what a great training session! Clearer and better than anything I've ever seen before, right on topic, no nonsense or goofy personality quirks to cringe through like so many other attention-hogs. Excellent!

[@rosa-thorn]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!!!!

[@bestycheung7532]

Thanks for sharing ❤ you explain very well!

[@microteche]

Best video on this soggy noodle problem, thanks

[@dacarenco1]

Brillant thaie noodles cooking tips. Simple direct messages. Refreshing

[@philip9569]

Thank you this was very helpful. Keep up the good work.

[@andykalin6526]

This video is exactly what I was looking for thank you!

[@akong331]

I needed this bc I often over cook noodles and I don’t know why! You are the goat. 🦸🏻‍♀️

[@lorilouwho6804]

Super super super great idea for a video. Should be a series 😬👍👍

[@SeaWasp]

This vid is a few months ago, but I will say, can confirm on Asian package instructions. My brother and I (from Canada) were in Malaysia for the first time, back in 2009 visiting family, and my brother bought a bottle of water that had consumption instructions. "This water is suitable for use as ice cubes. Consult a medical professional if unwell or symptoms persist." I don't know if he hung onto that bottle, but it still cracks me up thinking about it!

[@veget_asian]

Wow this is very comprehensive and informative vdo about noodle! I learn so much❤❤

[@benjidike6749]

Incredibly useful video, thank you so much!

[@thepacificnguyen3107]

You are the greatest chef. Thanks so much madame.

[@NoName-vq3zo]

Great education and tips! Subscribed immediately!

[@joyvictorious777]

So Good and so needed! Thank you!

[@MalReaver]

For some reason when I clicked on the link to the older video about the rice noodle factory the only thing that happened was to pause the current video, if I clicked again it restarted. I have mentioned you in my videos and on my alterego's yt channel and also to people in person. Love your videos!

[@jackblashchishen6606]

This is such important information. Thank you!!!!!!

[@lisaj4441]

Thank you so much for this video. It was super helpful!

[@JoseEllen1]

This is really helpful, thank you so much!

[@TheObsurfer]

Great Tutorial, this will help a lot! Thank you very much!

[@lillianlouie4284]

What a complete and useful explanation! Thank you.

[@realStevenAlex]

Hello gorgeous 😊, how are you doing?

[@aimans2553]

Thank you so much for this detailed video. We don't have fresh rice noodles where I live so this was very informative!

[@kaouthar7791]

This is so weird! This happened to me yesterday! Thank you for the tips!

[@davidklausmeyer8198]

Awesome! Great tips...I needed that!

[@prescoln]

great work, thank you auntie!

[@davidlukas7866]

very grateful for this tutorial!

[@dianalam305]

This was a great explanation Pai!

[@markriccardelli1646]

this video is awesome! I've run into too many of the issues that are talked about in this video. I'd say my biggest issue is that I'm trying to treat these noodles like I would wheat noodles. mindset change

[@michaelstackpole2021]

Thanks so much for this video. It guaranteed that my first time using rice noodles was a success, and won’t be my last time using them.

[@ThaiCaliente]

Such a helpful video, thank you!!

[@shannonbolla7870]

Wonderfully informative! Thank you.😊

[@mlewis8579]

Oh thank goodness, I have been confused. You taught me!!

[@blaah9999]

Fresh rice noodles are my favorite so I’m watching for sureeeeeeee!!!

[@lucydong3270]

Thanks. This is super helpful 😄 i going to try this tomorrow