Definition of CELLOPHANE NOODLE

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Recent Examples on the Web The latter has white fillets floating in a clear broth with cellophane noodles and pickled mustard greens. — Lillian Li, Bon Appetit, "We Like Our Crispy Intestines Extra Crispy," 6 June 2018 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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“Cellophane noodle.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellophane%20noodle. Accessed 10 December 2019.