Yum Woon Sen Recipe

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Hey, salad enthusiasts! Let’s spice up our salad game with Yum Woon Sen, a refreshing Thai glass noodle salad that’s perfect for summer days or as a light meal. This dish combines glass noodles with fresh herbs, vegetables, and a tangy dressing, creating a delightful burst of flavors and textures. Let’s dive into this invigorating recipe together!

Ingredients:​

• 100g glass noodles (bean thread noodles)
• 200g ground pork or chicken (or tofu for a vegetarian option)
• 10-12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1 small cucumber, julienned
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2-3 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Fresh mint leaves, chopped

For the Dressing:​

• 3 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian option)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1-2 Thai bird's eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Noodles:
   • Soak the glass noodles in hot water for about 5-7 minutes or until soft. Drain and rinse under cold water. Cut the noodles into shorter lengths if desired.
2. Cook the Protein:
   • In a pot of boiling water, cook the ground pork or chicken until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces. Remove and set aside.
   • In the same pot, cook the shrimp until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Prepare the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, chopped chilies, and minced garlic. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Mix the Salad:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked glass noodles, ground meat, shrimp, julienned carrot, julienned cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and mint leaves.
   • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
5. Serve:
   • Transfer Yum Woon Sen to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Serving Suggestion:​

• Enjoy Yum Woon Sen as a refreshing appetizer or a light, healthy main course. The combination of fresh vegetables, tender noodles, and zesty dressing will invigorate your taste buds and leave you feeling refreshed.

Refresh your palate with Yum Woon Sen and bring the vibrant taste of Thai cuisine to your table. Share your culinary creations with us in the comments below!

 

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Hey, salad enthusiasts! Let’s spice up our salad game with Yum Woon Sen, a refreshing Thai glass noodle salad that’s perfect for summer days or as a light meal. This dish combines glass noodles with fresh herbs, vegetables, and a tangy dressing, creating a delightful burst of flavors and textures. Let’s dive into this invigorating recipe together!

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Ingredients:​

• 100g glass noodles (bean thread noodles)
• 200g ground pork or chicken (or tofu for a vegetarian option)
• 10-12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1 small cucumber, julienned
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2-3 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Fresh mint leaves, chopped

For the Dressing:​

• 3 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian option)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1-2 Thai bird's eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Noodles:
   • Soak the glass noodles in hot water for about 5-7 minutes or until soft. Drain and rinse under cold water. Cut the noodles into shorter lengths if desired.
2. Cook the Protein:
   • In a pot of boiling water, cook the ground pork or chicken until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces. Remove and set aside.
   • In the same pot, cook the shrimp until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Prepare the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, chopped chilies, and minced garlic. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Mix the Salad:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked glass noodles, ground meat, shrimp, julienned carrot, julienned cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and mint leaves.
   • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
5. Serve:
   • Transfer Yum Woon Sen to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Serving Suggestion:​

• Enjoy Yum Woon Sen as a refreshing appetizer or a light, healthy main course. The combination of fresh vegetables, tender noodles, and zesty dressing will invigorate your taste buds and leave you feeling refreshed.

Refresh your palate with Yum Woon Sen and bring the vibrant taste of Thai cuisine to your table. Share your culinary creations with us in the comments below!

Yum Woon Sen is one of my favorite Thai salads! So light and refreshing. Can't wait to try this recipe!