Glass Noodle Salad (Laab Woonsen) ลาบวุ้นเส้น - Thai Recipe

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a gluten-free alternative, and salt is a budget-friendly option.

glass noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in calories, while rice noodles are widely available.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while agave syrup is often less expensive.

Soak glass noodles in water for about 10 minutes until soft and pliable.

Cut soaked glass noodles into 3-4 shorter pieces for easier handling.

Soak black fungus mushrooms in hot water for about 10-15 minutes until they bloom and become soft, then slice into ribbons.

Toast raw rice in a dry pan until deep golden-brown to make toasted rice powder, then grind it to a coarse texture.

Boil water in a pot and cook the glass noodles and black fungus mushrooms for about 2-3 minutes until tender, then drain.

Put a tablespoon of the cooking water back into the pot, then add the ground pork to the pot.

Cook the ground pork in the pot with the reserved water until done, then transfer to a mixing bowl along with the pork juices.

Add thinly sliced red onion to the hot pork mixture to wilt it slightly, then mix well.

Add fish sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes to the mixture, adjusting to taste for saltiness and spiciness.

Finally, add toasted rice powder and generous amounts of fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, green onions) just before serving, mixing everything together.

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