Recipes from China :: Chinese Noodle, Rice and Dumpling Dishes
8 oz. Chinese rice vermicelli or bean threads 3 c. canola (or other vegetable) oil Cut bundle of vermicelli in half. Gently pull each half apart into small bunches. Heat oil in wok over med.-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees fahrenheit. Using long handled tongs or spoon, place a bunch of vermicelli in the hot oil (cook only one small bunch at a time). Cook until vermicelli rises to the top, 3 to 5 seconds. Immediately remove vermicelli from oil with tongs or slotted spoon. Drain on absorbent paper. Repeat to cook remaining bunches. Makes about 4 servings.
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