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Vietnam Ingredient

Mien (Glass Noodles)

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Healthy clear noodles suck crab and chicken broth to the extreme

Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan

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

  1. Soak in warm water.
  2. Simmer briefly in rich crab/chicken broth (or use in stir-fries).
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

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

None

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