  If using fresh _ho fun_ noodles, carefully separate them (they should come apart in 0.0cm strands), then set them aside, lightly covered with a damp cloth or clingfilm. If using dried _ho fun_ , put them in a large heatproof bowl and generously cover with just-boiled water. After a minute, untangle the noodles, then leave them to soak for a further 0 minutes until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse thoroughly under running cold water. Set to one side in the colander so that any residual water can continue to drain.  