Rice noodles are noodles that are made from rice. Their principal ingredients are rice flour and water. However, sometimes other ingredients such as tapioca or corn starch are also added in order to improve the transparency or increase the gelatinous and chewy texture of the noodles.
Rice noodles are most commonly used in the cuisines of East and Southeast Asia, and are available fresh, frozen, or dried, in various shapes and thicknesses. In Tamil Nadu and parts of Kerala, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Idiappam, a type of rice noodle, is usually freshly made at home and tends to be far more tender with distinctive texture, as opposed to the dried form of Chinese noodles.
The other ingredients which can be added to the rice noodles are shiitake mushrooms, red pepper, bean sprouts, and any choice of chicken or tofu for vegetarian diet. Rice noodles are very healthy, low-fat, and gluten-free.
You can find authentic Kosher Rice Noodles on many Kosher Restaurants in Los Angeles.
