Mung Bean Noodles in a Jar

 

This is an easy lunch gluten-free soup to prepare.  You can assemble it ahead and store it in the fridge.  You just pour hot water and voila you have a comforting soup for lunch dinner or break.

Mung bean noodles cook easily in hot water but you can use ramen noodles also.

Mung Bean Noodles in a Jar 

Inspired by this site.

Ingredients

• 1 bundle of bean thread noodles (Saifun brand)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp sriracha
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ginger powder
• 1 tsp sweetener (optional)
• carrots, radishes, spinach, napa cabbage, or vegetables of your choice
• 2 1/2 cup hot water
• green onion and cilantro for garnish

Place the soy sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, ginger powder, sweetener if using, and vegetables of your choice at the bottom of a mason jar.  

Place the bean thread noodles on top of the vegetable mixture.

Replace the lid and refrigerate till needed.

Pour the hot water over the jar when you are ready to eat and mix.  

Add the green onion and cilantro and eat from the jar or transfer into a dish.