How To Reheat Vermicelli Noodles

Reheat Vermicelli Noodles

Vermicelli noodles are very thin rice flour noodles that are used in many Asian cuisines. They are mainly used when making stir fry’s, salads, soups and spring rolls. Vermicelli noodles are very thin such that they do not need to be cooked, they are usually placed in hot water for about 10 to 15 minutes. The fact that vermicelli noodles are not exactly cooked leaves a lot to be wondered about how they can be reheated. This article highlights some of the ways you can use to reheat vermicelli noodles so that they do not turn mushy and they retain their flavour.

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NB: before trying these methods it is important to know that you should not reheat vermicelli noodles more than once.

Reheat vermicelli noodles using a microwave

NB:  this is the fastest and easiest way to reheat vermicelli noodles.

Generally vermicelli noodles tend to get softer when they are reheated. When using a microwave to reheat vermicelli noodles the first step is to place the vermicelli noodles in a microwave safe bowl. The next step is to add a little bit of water so that the vermicelli noodles can reheat properly and so that they remain moist since the microwave has very high radiation. Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap or wet cloth. This will ensure that the microwave absorbs heat from the wet cloth and not directly from the vermicelli noodles, thus at the end the vermicelli noodles will still be moist and soft.  The next step would be to place the bowl with the vermicelli noodles into the microwave and reheat them for a minute on high heat. Remove the vermicelli noodles from the microwave and give them a stir, if they are still cold you can return them into the microwave for another minute until they have completely reheated.  The best way is to serve the vermicelli noodles with any sauce that you like and eat them whilst hot so as to prevent any unwanted bacteria from infecting them.

Reheat vermicelli noodles using hot water

NB: this is a method that you can use if you are scared that you might over reheat the vermicelli noodles.

When reheating vermicelli noodles using this method the first step is to put water in a pot and allow it to reach a boiling point. When it has fully boiled take your vermicelli noodles and place them in a colander. Dip the colander in the hot boiling water for about 30 seconds. When you take them out of the water they should have completely reheated. However, if you do not have a colander you can always use an alternative. For example you can put your vermicelli noodles in a bowl and then pour the hot water on top of the vermicelli noodles. Drain the water when you are sure that the vermicelli noodles have reheated then add any sauce of your choice so that you can really enjoy them.

Reheat vermicelli noodles using the stove

NB: for this recipe you will need to keep a close eye on the vermicelli noodle so that they do not over heat.

The first step is to find a non-stick pan and place it on a stove that is switched on to medium heat. The next step is to cover the bottom of the pan with butter so that the vermicelli noodles do not stick to the bottom. Add the vermicelli noodles to the pan and stir them well until they are well coated by the butter and are also soft. When they have softened add a little bit of water and cover the pan with a lid so that the heat circulates around the noodles. Allow the water to simmer and the noodles to become soft. When the water has simmered mix the noodles together and pour them into a bowl, they will be ready to eat. You can serve them with any sauce of your choice.

Reheat vermicelli noodles using an oven

NB: this method works well when you are reheating the vermicelli noodles together with a sauce this is because when you put vermicelli noodles on their own in the oven they are likely to turn crispy since they are very thin.

When reheating vermicelli noodles using an oven the first step is to find an oven safe dish then put the vermicelli noodles together with the sauce. If the vermicelli noodles are very dry you can add more sauce, the sauce will help to retain the moisture of the vermicelli noodles. After adding the vermicelli noodles and the sauce, cover the oven safe dish with foil paper so that the vermicelli noodles do not get dry this is because the oven usually produces a lot of heat so you wouldn’t want the heat from the oven to leave the vermicelli noodles mushy. The vermicelli noodles will be ready within 15 to 20 minutes but you can regularly check on their progress to ensure that they don’t turn mushy. When they are ready you can serve them, you will surely enjoy the flavour and texture.

NB: when reheating refrigerated vermicelli noodles it is important to ensure that they reheat thoroughly and attain a core temperature of at least 75 degrees so that you remove any unwanted bacteria that might cause food poisoning.

Conclusion

This article has highlighted that vermicelli noodles can actually be reheated if you have left overs. However, it is very important to note that vermicelli noodles can only be reheated once and you should ensure that when you reheat them they reach an internal temperature of 75 degrees so as to avoid food poisoning.  Vermicelli noodles can be reheated using a microwave or you can use boiling water. The other options include using a stove and also using as oven. It is worth noting that vermicelli noodles are very thin so they do not take a very long time to reheat so you need to keep a close eye on them so that they do not lose all their moisture.

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