Filipino Sotanghon Noodle Soup With Shrimp and Imitation Crab

What makes this particular soup uniquely Filipino is the use of the glass noodles or bean thread noodles, known locally as "sotanghon." These noodles, made from mung beans, have a somewhat rubbery texture and are resistant to overcooking, which makes them well-suited to soups. They're also quite slippery, so you'll need a fork to eat them. They are available at any Asian market.