Thai Glass Noodle Salad - Yam Wun Sen - Easy Recipe

Thai glass noodle salad, also known as "Glass Noodle Salad" or "Yum Woon Sen," is a refreshing and aromatic dish that offers the perfect balance of sourness, sweetness, and spiciness. The glass noodles, made from mung beans, transform into transparent, elastic strands when cooked, retaining their shape and texture. This dish is ideal for warm days and brings the exotic flavors of Thailand directly to your plate.

Thai glass noodle salad is not only a feast for the palate but also a delight for the eyes. The combination of crunchy vegetables, tender shrimp, and aromatic herbs makes this dish truly eye-catching. Especially the fresh limes and hot Thai chilies give the salad a distinctive freshness and spiciness, typical of Thai cuisine. Whether as an appetizer or a light main course – this salad is always a good choice.

To simplify things for you, we have the perfect dressing for glass noodle salad with our Nam Yam Sauce.

Thai Glass Noodle Salad: Ingredients for 3-4 servings

Prepared in 20 minutes

Just follow our glass noodle salad recipe.

Thai Glass Noodle Salad: Here's how to make it:

1. Cook noodles: In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the glass noodles. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes until the noodles are soft. Drain and rinse with cold water. Cut the noodles into approximately 15 cm long pieces with scissors or a knife and set aside.

2. Prepare mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms and cut them into thin slices.

3. Fry shallots and shrimp: In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat and fry the shallots until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. In the same oil, fry the dried shrimp until golden brown; remove and set aside.

4. Sauté meat and shrimp: Add the minced meat, shrimp, and mushrooms and fry until everything is cooked through. Alternatively, the meat, shrimp, and mushrooms can also be poached in lightly salted water.

5. Mix salad: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the garnishes and add our Nam Yam sauce for glass noodle salad. Adjust the taste with more or less dressing.

6. Serve: Place the salad on a serving platter and garnish (red bell pepper, peanuts, cilantro, spring onion, and Thai chili). Serve with fresh vegetables like cabbage and lettuce leaves.

Enjoy your meal!

Did you know...?

Versatility: Thai glass noodle salad, also known as "Yum Woon Sen," can be served both warm and cold. This makes it an ideal dish for any season.

Health: Glass noodles are made from mung beans and are naturally gluten-free. They are a good source of plant-based protein and low in fat.

Flavor explosion: Like many Thai dishes, glass noodle salad offers a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. The combination of lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chilies creates an unmistakable taste experience.

Popularity: In Thailand, glass noodle salad is an absolute classic alongside the famous papaya salad "Som Tam" and seafood salad "Yum Ruam Talay," and is very popular with both locals and tourists.

Easy preparation: Despite its complex taste, glass noodle salad is relatively easy to prepare. Most ingredients are readily available, and the dish can be prepared in a short time.