Yam Woon Sen
This recipe is a variation of the Thai dish Yam Woon Sen, a delicious glass noodle salad with a spicy and tangy dressing — perfect for summer. The dressing recipe makes about three times the amount needed for this dish and can be stored in a clean container in the refrigerator for at least 2–3 days. It’s delicious with noodle salads, other salads, and also pairs well with grilled dishes.
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Ingredients
- 250 g ground pork (0.55 lb)
250 g shrimp, peeled and cooked (about 9 oz)
1 shallot or small red onion, finely sliced (½ cup)
1–2 celery stalks, thinly sliced (½–1 cup)
2 tomatoes, diced (1½ cups)
100 g cilantro, stems reserved for dressing (2 cups loosely packed leaves and stems)
2 × 40 g dried glass noodles (3 oz total)
Dressing
- 200 ml fresh lime juice (¾ cup)
5–6 bird's eye or serrano chilies, finely chopped
120–150 ml fish sauce (½–⅔ cup)
50–60 ml cane sugar or palm sugar (¼ cup)
4 garlic cloves, peeled (4 cloves)
Cilantro stems, finely chopped (from the bunch above)
Serving Suggestion
- Serve with rice or enjoy as is. Top with chopped cilantro, roasted and crushed salted peanuts, and crispy fried shallots.
Here's how
- Attach the Citrus Press attachment to the Assistent and juice the limes.
- Add all the dressing ingredients to a mortar and pestle and grind into a paste. Stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste. Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate.
- Soak the glass noodles in lukewarm water for about 10 minutes before cooking.
- Slice the celery, onion, and tomatoes (remove the seeds and pulp from the tomatoes) and set aside.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground pork. Add about 2 tsp fish sauce. Cook until the pork is fully cooked through, but do not brown it. Reserve the liquid left in the pan for the salad.
- Boil the shrimp for about 1–1.5 minutes, until just cooked through. Rinse quickly under cold water, then remove and set aside.
- Cook the glass noodles according to the package instructions. Rinse under cold water and drain in a colander.
- Combine all ingredients and about ½ cup of the dressing in a large bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, top with garnishes, and serve.