Mung bean noodles (dry)

Mung bean noodles, also known as glass or cellophane noodles, are thin, translucent noodles made from mung bean starch rather than wheat flour. They turn clear and slippery once cooked, with a chewy, springy texture, and are used in soups, salads, and stir-fries across East and Southeast Asian cooking. They typically require soaking in hot water rather than boiling like wheat noodles.

In its dry form this ingredient hasn't absorbed liquid, so it's noticeably lighter per cup than it would be once soaked or cooked.

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