Thai Pork Glass Noodle Salad | Jen Phanomrat

glass noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs while maintaining texture.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted soy sauce

Soy sauce is a common substitute for a similar umami flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs can be more accessible and last longer.

Toast sushi rice in a pan on medium-low heat until lightly blonde, then cool and grind into a powder.

Rehydrate mung bean noodles in boiling water for 5 to 8 minutes until soft.

Cook ground pork in a pan on medium heat until no longer pink, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Thinly slice shallots and add to a mixing bowl.

Add a ton of cilantro, sliced Thai red chilies, and sliced green onions to the bowl.

Add whole mint leaves to the mixture.

Prepare the sauce with lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes.

Combine the cooked pork with the noodle mixture and the sauce, tossing to mix well.

Serve on a bed of lettuce, allowing for wraps.

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