how to rehydrate glass noodles

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ingredients:

• 50 g dried glass noodles (harusame)
• (Refer to the package to determine the amount
• the dried noodles will revert to when boiled.
• Depending on the manufacturer, the amount
• can be anywhere from three to eight times.)
• Water (50 g harusame needs at least 600 ml water)

step 1:

If using a microwave oven, go to Step 2. If not, bring water to a boil in a pot, add the glass noodles, and boil over medium heat for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally with chopsticks. Go to Step 3.

step 2:

If the harusame does not fit in a heatproof container, fold it in two before placing in the container. Pour enough water over the noodles to cover them. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave at 600W for 5 minutes.

step 3:

Cool the drained boiled glass noodles. If more easily edible length is needed, place on a cutting board and cut into 2 or 3 equal pieces while still firm.