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Yum Woon Sen

Yum Woon Sen

A vibrant Thai glass noodle salad with shrimp and pork, where zesty lime balances fish sauce, sugar, and hot chili.

Time30 min
Servings4
Calories212 kcal
LevelEasy

Ingredients

  • glass noodles115 g
  • water1500 ml
  • salt1 to taste
  • minced pork115 g
  • peeled shrimp225 g
  • lime juice60 ml
  • fish sauce60 ml
  • sugar15 g
  • garlic4 cloves
  • Thai chili pepper3 pcs
  • onion1 pcs
  • celery2 stalks
  • tomato1 pcs
  • fresh cilantro20 g

Instructions

1

Soak the glass noodles in room-temperature water for 2 minutes until pliable, then drain and, if needed, cut into 3–5 cm lengths with kitchen scissors.

2

Bring salted water to a boil in a pot, then reduce to a simmer. Add the pork, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, and cook for 2–3 minutes until fully cooked through; remove with a slotted spoon.

3

In the same water, add the peeled shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and slightly curled; remove and set aside with the pork.

4

Add the soaked noodles to the pot and cook for about 20 seconds, just until softened; drain well.

5

For the dressing, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, finely minced garlic, and sliced Thai chili, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

6

Transfer the still-warm noodles to the bowl with the dressing and toss to let them absorb the liquid, then add the pork, shrimp, onion, celery, tomato, and cilantro. Toss gently to combine.

7

Taste the salad and add salt if needed. Serve immediately, topped with cilantro leaves.