Thai rice noodles

There are a few different kinds of rice noodles. The ones referred to here are flat, dried and about the width of linguine. Rice noodles come in a one pound package. Some are labeled 'rice stick.' It is made fresh and dried for convenience. Soak in boiling water before using for 7-10 minutes or until soft. Make sure the noodles are covered in water. However, if you are making 'pad Thai', soak the noodles in luke warm water instead. If it is over soaked, pour out the water and let the noodles sit for a while to dry out. It is OK to under soak the noodles if you are planning on cooking it or pouring hot soup on top.