Rice Paper Noodles 🍝 (TikTok's CHEWY rice paper hack)

Ingredients

• 5 pieces Rice Paper Sheets (22 cm round sheets, used for spring rolls)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 stalks Green Onion (white and green parts sliced thinly)
• 1 tsp Korean Red Pepper Powder (Gochugaru) (finely ground, mild heat)
• 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (pizza‑style flakes for extra bite)
• 1 tsp Granulated Sugar (balances acidity; honey can be used instead)
• 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce (adds mahogany color)
• 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce (balances flavor)
• 1 tbsp Chinese Black Vinegar (adds tangy depth)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for hot‑oil finishing step)
• 2 tbsp Cilantro (freshly chopped, adds brightness)
• 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (for garnish and nutty flavor)

Instructions

1. Soak and Slice Rice Paper

   Fill a large bowl with warm water. Submerge the 5 rice‑paper sheets for about 10 seconds until pliable, then gently massage to release trapped air. Transfer to a cutting board and slice each sheet into 10 equal strips (thick noodle width). Immediately place the strips into a bowl of cold water to keep them from sticking, then drain.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare the Chili‑Oil Sauce

   In a small bowl combine minced garlic, sliced green onion, gochugaru, crushed red pepper flakes, granulated sugar, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and black vinegar. Stir until sugar dissolves.

   Time: PT4M

3. Heat the Oil

   Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a saucepan over high heat. When a chopstick placed in the oil starts to bubble vigorously, the oil is ready.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: high

4. Combine Noodles and Sauce

   Place the drained rice‑paper noodles in a serving bowl. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles, then slowly drizzle the hot oil on top, allowing it to sizzle and coat the noodles.

   Time: PT2M

5. Garnish and Serve

   Scatter chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds over the noodles. Give a quick toss and serve immediately while hot.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

320

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

37 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

1 g