Yotam Ottolenghi

Rice and vermicelli is a common combination in Arab and Turkish cooking - it has a lighter texture than rice on its own.

Israeli Chef

Vermicelli is often found in Italian cuisine and is a popular ingredient in various traditional dishes.

Cultural Dish

Because they are thin, vermicelli noodles cook quickly, which makes them convenient for fast meals.

Cooking Time

Vermicelli is commonly used in soups, where it adds texture without being too heavy.

Soup Ingredient

Rice vermicelli has a significant role in Southeast Asian dishes and might not be suitable in recipes for pasta.

Cuisine Specific

Rice vermicelli becomes soft and somewhat sticky when cooked, providing a distinct texture in food.

Texture Contrast

Being made from rice, rice vermicelli is a gluten-free alternative to traditional pasta vermicelli.

Gluten-Free

 When your bin seems to be full of living vermicelli noodles, it's time to share the bounty with your friends and start a vermicompost club. Or keep those worms to yourself and start a business. Vermicomposting isn't confined only to small worm bins,