Eating in China
Illustration of dry glass noodles

Glass noodles

粉丝Fěnsī

Starch noodles that become translucent when cooked.

Type
Flour & starch noodles

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Thin dry strands, often sold in small bundles.

In the kitchen

They absorb broth and sauces.

Mung-bean and sweet-potato starch noodles differ; check the package. They are distinct from rice noodles.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有粉丝吗?

Does this dish contain Glass noodles?

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