Made from ground mung beans, these thin noodles become transparent when cooked. Cellophane noodles are fairly bland and work best with strong flavours. Great in salads, stir-fried or added to soup.
Rice vermicelli
Supermarket, Asian stores
12 ingredient soup, Cellophane noodle soup, Hand-mixed noodle salad, Shrimp & cellophane noodle salad
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