Also indexed as: Mi Fun Noodles, Rice Stick Noodles, Rice
Vermicelli
Add these quick-cooking noodles to miso soup and stir-fried dishes.
These quick cooking wheat-free noodles are
hair-thin transparent noodles made from rice flour and a little potato starch.
Varieties
Bifun noodles are available in the traditional form (described
above), and may contain some flavors, such as mushroom or chili.
Buying and storing tips
Look for bifun noodles in the ethnic or pasta section of natural
food, grocery, or specialty or Asian markets. Store them, unopened, in a cool, dry cupboard
for six to eight months.
Availability
Bifun noodles are available year-round.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Add noodles a few at a time to boiling water. To prevent noodles from
sticking to the bottom of the pan, stir gently until the water returns to a rapid boil. Cook
for five to six minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Add to miso soup or to stir-fried dishes.
Nutritional Highlights
Bifun noodles (fresh), 1/2 cup (15g)
Calories: 142
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrate: 32g
Total Fat: 0.1g
Fiber: 0.4g
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