Step 1

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil.

Step 2

Add 5 oz of vermicelli noodles and stir to evenly distribute the noodles in the water. Stirring helps prevent clumping.

Step 3

After 2-3 minutes, pull out a noodle and taste for doneness. If they're still undercooked, keep cooking for another minute before testing again.

Step 4

Pour the noodles into a colander and rinse with cold water.

Step 5

Optional: If you are making a cold noodle dish like vermicelli bowls, let the noodles cool before using them. If using the noodles for a hot dish, you can use them right away.