1. If you don’t have Cheng Noodles, you can use starch instead. However, the dessert made from Cheng Noodles will have a translucent feel. If you use starch instead, the effect may not be as good. Chengmian, also called Chengfen, is a kind of gluten-free flour whose main ingredient is wheat. Rice rolls like rice rolls are also made from this. In fact, Chengmian is also raw starch. Generally, it is mixed with boiling water when used. When it becomes gelatinized and becomes sticky, it can be used to make dough.
2. There is not much difference between clear noodles and starch, just a subtle difference. If you do not have high requirements for the food you make, you can try using starch instead. Although the effect is not exactly the same, But generally it's ok.