cellophane noodle

noun

Definition of cellophane noodle

: a translucent noodle that is made with starch of the mung bean : bean thread

… warm cellophane noodles with bits of shrimp, pork and peanut, chili flakes and lemon juice.
—Ron Bechtol

Recent Examples of cellophane noodle from the Web

Glass noodles or cellophane noodles take their name from their transparent appearance when cooked.

— karoline boehm goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Toss glass noodles with bell peppers, shiitakes, and carrots in this colorful Korean salad," 3 Apr. 2018
This dip also accompanies perfectly cooked, triangular, deep-fried shrimp rolls ($4.95) additionally stuffed with cellophane noodles and vegetables.

— spencer caldwell, courant.com, "Vietnam Restaurant, West Hartford," 6 Mar. 2018
Also known as bean thread or cellophane noodles, these thin strands, made from bean starch, cook in minutes right in the hot pot and turn translucent.

— Sunset, "Asian Market Shopping Guide," 22 Jan. 2018
Made from mung bean starch, glass noodles are also referred to as mien or cellophane noodles.

— molly kimball, NOLA.com, "How to order the healthiest Vietnamese dishes: A menu guide," 17 Oct. 2017

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