Apart from the mung bean noodles and sesame dressing, there are no rules for the other ingredients to use, although you should always have a good mix of colours. I used carrot, cucumber ...

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. In a large bowl, cover the mung bean noodles with warm water and let stand until pliable, about 5 minutes. Drain the noodles and cut them into 4-inch ...

You can also leave out the mung bean sprouts if you prefer—skipping that ingredient won’t change the dish’s flavor profile drastically. To make the Chengdu noodles, start by adding the bean ...

Rinse the clams in fresh water, scrub the shells, then proceed with the recipe. Soak the mung bean noodles in warm water for about 15 minutes, or until pliable. Drain them in a colander and ...