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Bun Tuoi

Soft, bouncy homemade rice noodles made from rice flour and tapioca starch. Perfect as a fresh base for noodle soups, salads, and spring rolls.

30 minMediumServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white rice flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 2 cups white rice flour, 1/2 cup tapioca starch, and 1/2 tsp salt in a medium saucepan.

  2. 2

    Whisk in 2.5 cups water and 1 tbsp neutral oil until a smooth slurry forms.

  3. 3

    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a glossy thick dough forms.

  4. 4

    Transfer the dough into a potato ricer fitted with a fine disc.

  5. 5

    Extrude noodles directly into a pot of gently boiling water.

  6. 6

    Boil for 1 minute until floating, then drain and plunge into cold water.

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Questions

How do I know when Bun Tuoi is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until a glossy thick dough forms.

Why mix the cornstarch with water first in Bun Tuoi?

Step 2 reads: "Whisk in 2.5 cups water and 1 tbsp neutral oil until a smooth slurry forms." Dry starch clumps the moment it meets hot liquid. The slurry in step 2 disperses it first, and it only thickens once the sauce comes back to a simmer.

How many calories are in Bun Tuoi?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 3 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 2 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 150 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Bun Tuoi?

Refrigerate what is left of Bun Tuoi within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

Can I halve or double Bun Tuoi?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the rice flour drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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