How to Make Rice Noodles (Using Science)
562A little bit of science can make delicious dishes. Food Network star and cookbook author Jet Tila is teaching us the chemistry (and recipe) to make the rice noodles he uses in his world-famous drunken noodles.
FULL RECIPE:
1 cups white jasmine rice
2 tablespoons tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
½ teaspoon salt
1¼ cups water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
Place rice, tapioca or corn starch, salt and water into a blender. Blend in high for about 15-30 seconds or until all items are liquefied and make a smooth batter.
Create a steamer by placing a 4-inch-deep hotel pan over two burners. Add about 3 to 4 inches of water in to the pan. Turn heat to high. Place a 2” deep perforated hotel pan into the larger pan. Use a 2” non perforated hotel pan upside down as a lid. You can also use a ¾ size sheet pan.
Once the water reaches a full boil. Spray the inside of a 7 x7 inch baking dish with spray oil. Pour batter into a 7x7 baking dish until depth reaches about 1-2 millimeters.
Steam covered for about 5 minutes. Once batter is firm , remove from heat and spray with a mist of oil. Fold over and remove onto a plate. Cut into 1” strips for stir fry or leave as sheets to wrap other food.