Yum Woon Sen Recipe (glass noodle salad 2.0) ยำวุ้นเส้น - Hot Thai Kitchen!

glass noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are low-carb, while rice noodles are more accessible.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein, and canned tuna is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic seasoning.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, and ground chicken is typically cheaper.

Soak the glass noodles in room temperature water for 7-10 minutes until soft and pliable.

Make the dressing: pound cilantro stems, garlic, and chilies into a paste, then add palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice.

Prepare dried shrimp by soaking in water, then drain and pound into smaller pieces.

In a large mixing bowl, combine tomato, onion, Chinese celery, and dried shrimp.

Boil glass noodles for 2 minutes, then drain and cut into shorter lengths.

Cook fresh shrimp in boiling water until done, then add to the mixing bowl.

Cook ground pork in the remaining water with fish sauce until fully cooked, then add to the mixing bowl with some cooking liquid.

Add the glass noodles and dressing to the bowl, and toss to combine.

Chop leafy cilantro and toss into the salad, then sprinkle with peanuts and serve.

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