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 acidity, sweetness, and heat. The glass noodles, which are made from mung beans, turn into translucent, elastic strands when cooked, retaining their shape and texture. This dish is ideal for warm days and brings the exotic flavors of Thailand straight to your plate.

Thai glass noodle salad is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual highlight. The combination of crunchy vegetables, tender shrimp, and aromatic herbs makes this dish a real eye-catcher. In particular, the fresh limes and spicy Thai chilies give the salad a distinctive freshness and heat that is typical of Thai cuisine. Whether as an appetizer or a light main course, this salad is always a great choice.

To make it easy 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

Simply follow our glass noodle salad recipe.

Thai glass noodle salad: Here's how it's done:

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

2. Prepare mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms and cut into thin strips.

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

4. Sauté meat and shrimp: Add the minced meat, shrimp, and mushrooms and sauté 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 for the garnishes and add our Nam Yam sauce for glass noodle salad. Adjust the flavor with more or less of the 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!

Did you know...?

Versatility: The 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 are 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 the seafood salad "Yum Ruam Talay," and is very popular with locals and tourists alike.

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