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 sour, sweet, and spicy flavors. The glass noodles, 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 treat for the palate but also a delight to behold. The combination of crisp vegetables, tender shrimp, and aromatic herbs makes this dish a real eye-catcher. The fresh limes and spicy Thai chilies, in particular, 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 good choice.
To make things 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.
| Glass noodles (Woon Sen) | 200 g |
| Fresh mushrooms | 100 g |
| Shallots, thinly sliced (for garnish) | 2 tbsp |
| Ground meat (pork or beef, as desired) | 100 g |
| Shrimp, deveined | 200 g |
| Onion, thinly sliced | 100 g |
| Thai chilies, chopped (for garnish) | 3-4 |
| Red bell pepper, cut into strips (for garnish) | 1/2 bell pepper |
| Roasted peanuts, crushed (for garnish) | 2 tbsp |
| Cilantro leaves, chopped (for garnish) | 2 tbsp |
| Spring onions, chopped (for garnish) | 2 tbsp |
| Nam Yam Salad Dressing (adjust to your desired level of spiciness) |  125 ml - 250 ml |
Thai Glass Noodle Salad: How to Make It:
1. Cook the noodles: Bring 4 cups of water in a pot and add the glass noodles. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are soft. Drain and rinse with cold water. Cut the noodles into approximately 15 cm pieces with scissors or a knife and set aside.
2. Prepare the mushrooms:Â Clean the mushrooms and cut them into thin strips.
3. Fry the shallots and shrimp: Heat oil in a pan 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. Brown the meat and shrimp: Add the ground meat, shrimp, and mushrooms and cook until everything is cooked through. Alternatively, the meat, shrimp, and mushrooms can also be poached in lightly salted water.
5. Mix the salad:Â In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the garnishes and add our Nam Yam sauce for glass noodle salad . Adjust the flavor by adding more or less dressing.
6. Serve: Place the salad on a serving platter and garnish (red bell pepper, peanuts, cilantro, spring onions, and Thai chilies). Serve with fresh vegetables such as cabbage and salad leaves.
Enjoy!
Did You Know...?
Versatility: Thai glass noodle salad, also known as "Yum Woon Sen," can be served hot or 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.
Explosion of Flavor: 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 a distinctive 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 highly popular with both locals and tourists.
Easy to Prepare: Despite its complex flavor, glass noodle salad is relatively easy to prepare. Most of the ingredients are readily available, and the dish can be prepared quickly.
