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title: Hsinchu rice vermicelli (instant)
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# Hsinchu rice vermicelli (instant)

Cook the local flavors once more　/　Hsinchu, Taiwan

Hsinchu rice vermicelli has a history of more than 150 years. Under Taiwan's rules, only noodles made of 100% rice may be called "mifen"; those with more than 50% rice are labeled "blended rice vermicelli." I boiled a packet of the blended noodles and topped them with coriander.

## Ingredients

- Packaged Hsinchu blended rice vermicelli (minced-pork flavor)
- Coriander

## How I made it

1. Boil the rice vermicelli in hot water
2. Transfer to a bowl
3. Top with coriander to taste

## This moment in the journey: Night in the apartment

I had heard that even instant Hsinchu rice vermicelli is good. I boiled a packet of the blended rice noodles, put them in a bowl, and added coriander to taste.

A toast with Gold Medal, Taiwan Beer's brand, in its alcohol-free version tonight. At a table beside a tiled wall and a vase of flowers, I looked back on the day. Close, delicious, and comfortable: Taiwan.

![Rice vermicelli topped with coriander](https://karigurashijourney.com/img/hsinchu/s109-1200.jpg)
- Sources: https://www.mirrormedia.mg/story/amp/20170629bus007

Read this scene in the full journey: https://karigurashijourney.com/en/episodes/hsinchu/