Wet Kwetiau And What Is The Difference Between Dry And Wet Kwetiau

What is the difference between dry and wet kwetiau?

Dried kwetiau should be boiled until soft and drained immediately. if it is boiled too long it will easily sag. while wet kwetiau there are various qualities. there are soft, flexible and thin specially for frying.

What Are Wet Kwetiau Made Of?

The main ingredients for making wet kwetiau are tapioca flour or starch, a little rice flour and wheat flour mixed with water, a little salt and oil. after becoming a homogeneous dough, then steamed in the form of thin sheets until cooked.

Should Kwetiau Noodles Be Boiled First?

If you want to make kwetiau into a soup dish, then you have to boil it first. but do not boil too long so that the kwetiau is not mushy and crushed. let the kwetiau sit in the boiling water for only two to three minutes.

Can Kwetiau Get Stale?

Kwetiau that is not fresh smells like it may be rancid and nearly spoiled, either due to improper storage or because it has been around for a long time. if you buy fresh kwetiau, it should be processed immediately. especially if the packaging is not vacuumed. if you don't want to cook it right away, just keep it for a day.

Ingredients

150gr Rice Flour
200 gr Sago Flour
10 gr All-purpose Wheat Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
4 tbsp Vegetable Oil
500ml Water

The method

1. Heat the steamer.
2. Prepare a square/round pan, grease the surface of the pan with oil.
3. Mix all the ingredients, stir with a whisk until smooth, pour enough batter into the pan, the important thing is that it is covered to the surface of the pan, not too thin and not too thick.
4. Steam for about 3 minutes or until it looks transparent. Lift. Take a basin soak the pan in water. Grease the kwetiau with oil again. Pull the kwetiau, roll it and cut it.
5. Homemade kwetiau is ready to use. If you want to process it before cooking, brew it with hot water for a while.