Mien (Glass Noodles)
Healthy clear noodles suck crab and chicken broth to the extreme
Description
Vietnamese glass noodles/cellophane noodles made from mung bean or canna starch. Absorbs broth flavor exceptionally well without getting mushy.
Classification: Noodles
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How to use
Ingredients
- Mung bean starch(or Canna starch)
- Water
Instructions
- Soak in warm water.
- Simmer briefly in rich crab/chicken broth (or use in stir-fries).
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Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Mung bean glass noodles (same as Japanese)
Pairing
Chicken broth (Mien Ga) / Crab broth
Trivia
Always minced into fried spring roll fillings to absorb meat juices and lock in umami.
Eating tips & etiquette
Slurpy and smooth. Highly popular as a breakfast for women watching calories or when lacking appetite.
Allergen
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