Yam Woon Sen: Thai Glass Noodle Salad
Yam Woon Sen is a vibrant and refreshing Thai glass noodle salad, offering the perfect balance of heat, tanginess, and umami. This dish is packed with fresh herbs, juicy shrimp, and a lively lime-fish sauce dressing, making it a favorite in Thai cuisine. A true explosion of flavors!
Equipment
- Medium pot
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs
- Small whisk
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 5 oz glass noodles (mung bean noodles) soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
- 8 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup ground pork
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup celery chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp fish sauce preferably Thai fish sauce for authenticity
- 3 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp palm sugar or light brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1-2 pieces Thai chilies thinly sliced, adjust to spice tolerance
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Noodles: Soak the glass noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Protein: Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the shrimp and poach for about 2 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove and set aside. In the same water, cook the ground pork, breaking it apart until fully cooked. Drain and place in a mixing bowl.
- Blanch the Noodles: Using the same pot of hot water, add the soaked noodles and cook for about 1 minute just until tender. Drain and rinse under cool water to prevent overcooking.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, minced garlic, and sliced Thai chilies until the sugar dissolves.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked glass noodles, shrimp, ground pork, red onion, cherry tomatoes, celery, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over and toss thoroughly to coat.
- Serve: Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with additional fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace shrimp and pork with extra-firm tofu or mushrooms.
- Adjust spice levels based on your preference, and always use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 17gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 1168mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
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