Vermicelli Recipe | Asian Recipes

How to prepare "vermicelli"

vermicelli (china)

8 ounces chinese rice vermicelli or bean threads
3 cups vegetable oil

cut bundle of vermicelli in half. gently pull each half apart into small bunches. heat oil in wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees f. 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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