Fried Rice Vermicelli Noodles

Published Feb 17, 2021 Updated Aug 23, 2024

Different Types Of Chinese Noodles

Noodles are a staple in Chinese food. The varieties of noodles available in the market are just like pastas to the Italians, they come in different sizes, shapes, colors, texture and forms. There are rice vermicelli, chow mein, egg noodles, pan-fried chow mein, lo mein, yellow noodles, crispy noodles, Shanghai noodles, glass noodles, cellophane noodles, laifen, flat rice noodles, Taiwanese noodles, vegan noodles such as green (spinach) noodles, etc. There are also dry packaged noodles from all over Asia; the lists and brands go forever on. As a Chinese, I never have to think hard when it comes to buying noodles at the market. Despite the many offerings in the market, picking out the right noodles for that perfect fried noodle bowl is our natural ability. However, the experience could be overwhelming for many non-Chinese, non-Asians or Asian food beginners. Buying noodles is a daunting, confusing and frustrating task. There are just too many different noodles to choose from, especially if you shop in Asian supermarkets. So, how do you select the perfect noodles for a homemade vermicelli bowl? Here is my fried rice vermicelli recipe so you can learn all about rice vermicelli noodles and how to cook rice vermicelli.

Rice Vermicelli Noodles

What is Vermicelli? Vermicelli rice is also called rice noodles or rice stick in the United States. In Chinese, we call them 米粉, mifen or maifun in Cantonese dialect. They are plain noodles made from rice flour and water. Sometimes, starch is added to the ingredients. In Malaysia and Singapore, they are known as beehoon or meehoon. The Vietnamese call them bun and the Filipinos call bihon. Rice Vermicelli noodles are very common across all Asian cuisines, be it Chinese, Malaysian, Indonesian, Thai or Vietnamese. Rice vermicelli is always a safe bet if you are just starting to learn about Chinese noodles.

Ingredients

For this vermicelli bowl with chicken recipe, I use the simplest of ingredients:

Chicken breast meat. Bean sprouts, which lend a “crunchy” texture and refreshing taste to the rice noodles. Scallions. Seasoning sauces such soy sauce and sweet soy sauce.

Despite the simple ingredients, fried rice sticks are absolutely delicious. Fried rice sticks or 炒米粉 make a good and satisfying meal. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.

How To Make This Recipe

What To Serve With This Recipe

Serve this vermicelli noodle bowl as a main dish or with other dishes. For an authentic Chinese meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.