Yum Woon Sen is Thai glass noodle salad, combining textures of seafood, pork and fresh herbs. It belongs to the yum family (spicy salads) so appreciated in the tropical climate. It is a light dish perfect for summer meals and picnics.
Thai
yum woon sen
Thai yum woon sen: glass noodle salad with shrimp and spicy dressing.
- thailand
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- High protein
- Low fat
- easy
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 310 kcal
- Protein 24 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 36 g
- Fat 8 g
- Sodium 820 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Yum woon sen is a Thai preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 25 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 5 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 200 g glass noodles (woon sen).
- Have ready: 200 g of cooked shrimp.
- Have ready: 150 g of cooked pork in strips.
- Have ready: 2 tomatoes in wedges.
- Have ready: 1 sliced shallot onion.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Soak glass noodles in hot water 5 minutes; drain and cut
Soak glass noodles in hot water 5 minutes; drain and cut.
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Mix lime
Mix lime, fish sauce, sugar and chili for the dressing.
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Combine noodles
Combine noodles, shrimp, pork, tomato and shallot in a large bowl.
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Pour dressing and mix with hands or tongs
Pour dressing and mix with hands or tongs.
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Add chives
Add chives, cilantro and peanuts just before serving.
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Taste and adjust acidity; must be balanced between acid
Taste and adjust acidity; It should be balanced between acid, salty and spicy.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Version with seasonal white fish instead of the main fish.
- Version with whole wheat pasta or brown rice for greater fiber content.
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