How to make dry fried vermicelli, the spices are absorbed, and last a long time

foto: TikTok/@angelinemoon

Eating rice noodles is even more delicious this way.

Brilio.net - Among the various vermicelli dishes, fried vermicelli remains a favorite choice for many people. With simple ingredients, fried vermicelli can be served as a side dish or main dish. The combination of savory flavors from the spices and the soft texture of the vermicelli makes it even more delicious.

To get a soft texture, rice vermicelli is usually boiled first before being mixed with spices. However, if boiled for too long, the rice vermicelli can become too soft, so that the cooked fried rice vermicelli can easily go stale in just a matter of hours.

To keep it dry, the spices are perfectly absorbed, and it doesn't go stale quickly, there are several tricks that can be applied when cooking fried vermicelli . A TikTok user, @angelinemoon, once shared a practical way to make fried vermicelli that lasts longer and doesn't get soft.

"The secret to fried vermicelli so it doesn't get soft," he wrote in the caption of the video he shared.

First, prepare the vermicelli to be processed. Instead of boiling it, this netizen soaked the vermicelli in a container filled with cold water.

"Soak for 10 minutes, don't use hot water," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from TikTok @angelinemoon.

photo: TikTok/@angelinemoon

Even though it is soaked in cold water, the texture of the rice noodles will gradually become soft by itself. When it is like that, lift it and drain it.

Next process, heat the cooking oil then add 4 eggs. Scramble the eggs until cooked and brown. When cooked, remove and drain.

photo: TikTok/@angelinemoon

Then saute the sliced garlic, chili, and spring onions in hot cooking oil. Once fragrant, add the sliced sausage, carrots, and mustard greens, stir until evenly distributed.

photo: TikTok/@angelinemoon

Without adding water, immediately add the rice noodles and scrambled eggs that have been made earlier. Don't forget to add salt, MSG, soy sauce, and sweet soy sauce, stir until evenly mixed.

photo: TikTok/@angelinemoon

In order for the fried vermicelli to be dry, he deliberately set the stove to a high flame during the frying process. If you feel that all the ingredients and spices are perfectly mixed, turn off the stove and the fried vermicelli is ready to be served.

photo: TikTok/@angelinemoon

Because it is not boiled and no water is added at all, the resulting fried vermicelli is completely dry. That way, the fried vermicelli will last longer. Interested in trying to make it at home?

Once the fried vermicelli is cooked, there are several things you can do to keep it delicious and prevent it from going stale quickly, especially if you want to store it for consumption at a later time.

1. Cool before storing

Do not store fried vermicelli in a closed container while it is still hot. Let the vermicelli cool first so as not to create steam that can cause excess moisture and accelerate spoilage.

2. Use an airtight container

Store the fried vermicelli in an airtight container to avoid contamination from outside air. This also helps maintain the taste and texture of the vermicelli to stay delicious.

3. Store in the refrigerator

If you want to eat the fried vermicelli in the next few hours, put it in the refrigerator at 4C. When you want to eat it, just reheat it with a little oil in a pan or steam it briefly so that the texture remains delicious.

4. Avoid storing with watery vegetables

If you add vegetables such as bean sprouts or mustard greens, it is best to separate them before storing the fried rice noodles. Vegetables that contain a lot of water can make the rice noodles become soft faster.

5. Heat it the right way

When you are going to eat the stored fried vermicelli, avoid heating it in the microwave for too long because it can make the vermicelli dry or even hard. It is better to heat it on a frying pan with a little oil so that the texture remains soft and the spices are absorbed again.

By applying the right cooking and storing tricks, fried vermicelli will not only last longer but will also remain delicious when eaten at any time.

(brl/tin)