3 baked mung bean noodles Recipes

cellophane noodles (bean-thread, soaked in boiling hot water to cover for 20 minutes, drained well and chopped), dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked in hot water to cover for 20 minutes, rinsed, squeezed dry, the stems discarded and the caps ), boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed (about 6 ozs each), raw shrimp, cut into small pieces, garlic cloves, minced (about 3), scallions, minced, minced peeled fresh gingerroot, baby carrots, minced fine, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh mint leaves, chopped mung bean sprouts, soy sauce, salt, fish sauce, sugar, spring roll wrappers (8 inch)

rice noodles (or cellophane), unsalted peanuts, minced gingerroot, hot red chili peppers , seeds removed or 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, garlic cloves (optional), chopped fresh basil or 1/4 cup fresh mint, shredded carrot (optional), diced cucumber (optional), red sweet bell pepper , slices (optional), baked tofu, cubes (optional), mung bean sprouts (optional), lime juice or 1/2 cup lemon juice or 1/2 cup white vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, chopped unsalted peanuts (optional, for garnish ) (optional)