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Yum Woon Sen | Thai Glass Noodle Salad

Yum Woon Sen Thai Glass Noodle Salad for Fresh Flavor Bliss

Yum Woon Sen is a vibrant Thai Glass Noodle Salad that bursts with fresh herbs and seafood flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 300 ml Water Essential for boiling the noodles.
  • 150 g Glass Noodles Or substitute with rice vermicelli.
  • 200 g Minced Chicken Or protein of choice like tofu or shrimp.
  • 200 g Prawns Can be replaced with scallops or omitted.
  • 200 g Small Squid Or use calamari if preferred.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Or use shallots for milder flavor.
  • 30 g Cilantro/Coriander Or substitute with basil.
  • 20 g Dried Shrimps Optional for vegetarian version.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Soy sauce as a vegetarian alternative.
  • 1 lime Lime Juice Or lemon juice if lime isn't available.
  • 1 tablespoon Palm Sugar Brown sugar or honey can be used.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 2 whole Thai Bird’s Eye Chillies Substitute with bell peppers for milder flavor.

Equipment

  • shallow frying pan
  • Colander
  • Medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • tongs

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring 300ml of water to a rolling boil in a shallow frying pan. Add the glass noodles and cook for about 4-6 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In the same frying pan, add a splash of water and heat. Add the minced chicken seasoned with fish sauce. Cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, juice of 1 lime, and 1 tablespoon of palm sugar. Whisk until the palm sugar dissolves.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the drained glass noodles, cooked chicken, prawns, squid, red onion, cilantro, and dried shrimps. Mix gently.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the mixed salad and toss gently until well-coated. Let it sit for a few minutes to absorb flavors.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or fish sauce as needed.
  7. Serve the Yum Woon Sen salad in a platter or bowls, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh, and can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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