Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for rice noodles
Best swap for rice noodles: Rice vermicelli, same product, thin variety; check width match.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Rice Noodles?
The best swap for Rice Noodles is Rice Vermicelli, same product, thin variety; check width match. Another option is Glass Noodles, 1:1; made from mung bean starch, slightly chewier. The table below also lists Thin Spaghetti, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Rice vermicelli | same product, thin variety; check width match |
| Glass noodles | 1:1; made from mung bean starch, slightly chewier |
| Thin spaghetti | 1:1; wheat-based, works in stir-fries or soups |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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