Mung bean sheets
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| Chinese: | 粉皮 | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning: | noodle skin | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese: | 綠豆粉皮 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese: | 绿豆粉皮 | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning: | mung bean noodle skin | ||||||||||
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Mung bean sheets are a type of Chinese noodle. It is transparent, flat, and sheet-like. It can be found in Hong Kong and occasionally in some Chinatowns overseas.
[edit] Production
Similar to cellophane noodles, mung bean sheets are made of mung beans, except they are different in shape. The sheets are approximately 1 cm wide, like fettuccine noodles. They are produced in the Shandong province of eastern China (where cellophane noodles are also produced), as well as in the northern city of Tianjin, and have a springier, chewier texture than the thinner noodles.
[edit] Use
Mung bean sheets are used for cold dishes, hot pots, and stir fried dishes, in conjunction with sliced meats and/or seafood, vegetables, and seasonings.
[edit] See also
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