Brilio.net - Fried vermicelli is one of the most popular vermicelli dishes. Made with simple ingredients, fried vermicelli can be a complement to a heavy meal or even a main menu to replace rice. The savory taste and soft texture always make anyone addicted.
To get a soft texture, rice vermicelli is usually boiled first before being fried or stir-fried with spices. However, this boiling can cause the rice vermicelli to become wet and soft, which makes fried rice vermicelli go stale quickly in a matter of hours.
To avoid this, there are several tricks that can be done when making fried vermicelli. A YouTube user, Resep Ibuk Titi, once shared a trick for making fried vermicelli that is soft but not mushy. In addition, her fried vermicelli is also not easily stale.
"Well, this can last for a full day or even until the next day. For example, if we cook it in the morning, it will last until the next morning without having to be heated," explained YouTube Recipe Ibuk Tapi as quoted by BrilioFood on Wednesday (25/9).
photo: YouTube/Resep Ibuk Titi
After further investigation, the vermicelli that is to be processed does not have to be boiled. He admitted that it is enough to just soak the vermicelli. But not using hot water, soak the vermicelli in regular water (room temperature) for approximately 2 hours. According to him, hot water will only make the vermicelli become soft quickly because it is overcooked.
The soaking duration can also be adjusted to the amount of vermicelli. In the video, he soaked 500 grams of vermicelli. Therefore, the duration is quite long. If the amount of vermicelli is less than that, then the soaking duration can also be shortened. After soaking, remove and drain the vermicelli.
Next, prepare the spices in the form of 2 cloves of garlic and 2 cloves of shallots that have been pureed. Then saute the pureed spices in a little oil. After that, add the sliced spring onions, saute again until fragrant while stirring.
photo: YouTube/Resep Ibuk Titi
When it smells good, pour in enough water. Cook for a while and add flavoring. Stir again, then turn off the stove. After that, add the drained rice noodles. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed. Add enough pepper powder, and stir again until evenly mixed.
photo: YouTube/Resep Ibuk Titi
Next, prepare a steamer or steamer pan. Then heat the water in the steamer until it boils. Then move the rice noodles into the steamer. Cover the pan and steam the rice noodles for 5-10 minutes only.
"Actually, it can be cooked directly in a pan, but it must be given water. But if I cook it again in a steamer, the goal is so that the vermicelli does not go stale easily. Especially for those who want to sell it," explained YouTube Recipe Ibuk Titi.
photo: YouTube/Resep Ibuk Titi
Before moving, let the rice noodles sit until the steam is gone. To make it more appetizing, add sliced celery leaves and fried onions. Once done, the rice noodles can be moved to a plate to be eaten.
photo: YouTube/Resep Ibuk Titi
This trick for making fried vermicelli from YouTube user Resep Ibuk Titi has received hundreds of thousands of views. Because the trick is very useful, it is no wonder that the video has attracted netizens. Through the comments column, many other YouTube users admitted that they had just learned the trick for cooking vermicelli so that it does not go stale easily.
"Wow... the noodles made by mom are delicious, the taste is delicious, thanks for the tips so the noodles don't go stale quickly," said YouTube @mamachannely7340.
"It's perfect for breakfast."
"Awesome," said YouTube @AanDeandles.
"Thank you for the recipe, Ma'am. I've tried it and it's great," said YouTube @edawatieda425.
"Wow, now I know how to make it... it's definitely delicious," said YouTube @Cindyimut8Baliem.
"Oh, is that so that it doesn't go stale quickly, steam it in a steamer for 5 minutes. Okay, thank you for the recipe and tips," said YouTube @RumahAnwifa.