To soften the noodles, put them in a bowl and pour over boiling water. Leave them to stand until ready to serve. Add the cashew nuts, sesame seeds and chilli flakes to a dry frying pan and toast ...

The tiny drops of chilli oil in the curry broth promise a world of fiery flavour. Fresh bean sprouts hide a mound of noodles ...

While rice vermicelli and glass noodles are reconstituted first and then stir-fried or simmered, there are cases in Chinese cuisine where glass noodles are deep-fried while still dry. 75 grams ...

Rice vermicelli are thin, long form noodles made from rice grains (not to be confused with cellophane noodles, made from vegetable starch). Commonly used in Asian soups, salads and stir-fries ...

About Steamed Vietnamese Vermicelli Recipe: A coconut-y vegetarian Vietnamese dish where boiled vermicelli is cooked with coconut milk and sauteed vegetables. Topped with fried vermicelli and onions.

Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry (optional, if you have it in the cupboard) Cook the noodles according to packet instructions and leave to one side Fry the white onions in a little oil until soft.