rice'noodles are great for the beginner chef; they are quick to cook and pair well with many dishes. Light yet satisfying, they’re a go-to for easy midweek meals at home. Unlike wheat and egg noodles, rice'noodles do not contain gluten, making them the perfect base for healthy gluten-free meals. Try these easy recipes using itsu rice'noodles, from comforting shiitake pho and vegan gyoza noodle soup to creamy miso pesto rice’noodles and sweet-savoury garlic maple tofu noodles. Each recipe is quick to prepare, nutritious, and full of flavour.
shiitake pho
serves 4 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 15 mins
Enjoy a quick and tasty shiitake pho in just 20 minutes. The recipe features pan-fried shiitake mushrooms and steamed baby pak choi. The itsu beef pho broth for noodles is layered with thin itsu rice'noodles in bowls with mushrooms and pak choi. Built on a warming broth and finished with red chilli, a squeeze of lime, and a handful of coriander leaves for a delicious meal that’s quick and satisfying.
vegan gyoza noodle soup
serves 2 | prep time 3 mins | cook time 5 mins
Try this steaming bowl of comfort that’s ready in under 10 minutes. This vegan recipe is great for the colder months, featuring soft rice'noodles, tender stem broccoli and itsu vegetable fusion gyoza. The broccoli and gyoza are gently simmered in a miso’easy chilli broth, then layered with the noodles before the warming broth is poured over the top.
miso pesto rice'noodles
serves 1 |prep time 10 | cook time 5 mins
This miso pesto rice’noodle dish is quick, fresh and full of flavour, perfect for busy days. itsu rice'noodles are mixed with a fresh pesto, made from spinach, coriander, mint, garlic, itsu miso'easy traditional and sweet soy seaweed thins, with a squeeze of lemon and sesame oil. Garnished with itsu crispy'chilli oil and sesame seeds, it’s ready in under 15 minutes and ready to serve with a fried egg, tofu, or enjoyed on its own.
garlic maple tofu noodles
serves 1 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 10 mins
Try this garlic maple tofu noodle bowl for a delicious mix of sweet and savoury flavours. Cubes of extra firm tofu are fried until crisp, then coated in a glaze of hoisin, soy sauce, garlic and maple syrup. Served over a bowl of itsu chilli miso rice’noodles, the dish is topped with spring onion, sesame seeds and chilli flakes. Quick, easy and packed with plant-based protein.
Whether you're making a warming bowl of pho, a quick noodle soup, or a flavour-packed noodle bowl, itsu rice'noodles are often health[ier] and quicker noodles to work with. Whatever the busy week brings, with just a few simple ingredients and itsu rice'noodles, you can create delicious meals in minutes.
