Spaghetti, noodles, macaroni, ravioli, and lasagna have been staples for decades. It's these comfort foods people miss the most when living gluten free. Strangers give those who can't have noodles a hard time for not eating normal. For years, cooks had to guess what gluten free flour mixture could make a good home made noodle. Now, there is a good variety of corn and rice noodles on the market. Some brands appeared, were great, and disappeared for some unknown reason. Rice and corn noodles do take a little extra care when cooking. Taste and texture are best when slow boiled.
Pre Cook Preparation:
A. Timer set to the time to begin preparation prior to cooking
B. Stay with meal to stir frequently
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Electric mixer, or lightly mix and pour into the pan, allowing the baking process to complete mixing
Large handled measuring cups and spoons
Large handled mixing spoons
Visual Accommodations:
Easily identifiable labeled ingredients
Long oven mitts
Brightly colored measuring cups, spoons, and bowls
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Butter (lactose)
Eggs
Flour (gluten)
Milk (lactose)
Noodles (gluten)
Sugar (diabetics)
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Butter
Eggs
Milk
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Measuring cups
2 Mixing bowls
Microwave safe cup
Spoon
Toothpick (round)
Pan: 8 quart cooker
Ingredients:
Meat: None
Vegetables: None
Other ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
1 to 2 boxes (or bags) of noodles (gluten free)
Dash of salt
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation:
1. Fill an 8 quart cooker 3/4 full of water.
2. Bring to boil over medium heat.
3. Add noodles while stirring. (Break spaghetti noodles into quarters).
4. Reduce heat when it returns to a boil.
5. Stir frequently. Cook until soft.
6. Drain in a strainer, and rinse with cool water.
Cook Temperature: Medium to low heat
Cook Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Servings: 4 to 5
Storage Solutions: Square containers
Counter safe: 30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer
Fridge safe: 3 to 4 days * Per What's Cooking America Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: 4 to 6 months * Per What's Cooking America Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions: (Good for quick thawing)
Microwave: Time and temp may vary.
1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).
2. Heat until food is warm.
3. Minimum 30 seconds.
Add your microwave time here: _____________
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