Yum Woon Sen

Yum Woon Sen is a flavorful Thai glass noodle salad that enhances warm days with its refreshing combination of ingredients. Known for its vibrant flavors, this dish features chewy glass noodles mingled with aromatic herbs, crisp vegetables, and a tangy lime dressing. The delightful mix of textures, from the tender noodles to the crunchy roasted peanuts, makes it a treat for the senses. Whether enjoyed as a light meal or as a zesty side dish, Yum Woon Sen brings a burst of Thai culinary tradition to the table, offering a flavorful experience that is both light and refreshing.

Ingredients

• 6 oz dried glass noodles
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup mint leaves
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
• 1 whole red chili, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

1. Soak the glass noodles in hot water for 10 minutes until softened. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large bowl, combine the softened glass noodles, julienned carrot, halved cherry tomatoes, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, crushed roasted peanuts, and thinly sliced red chili.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves to make the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the noodle salad, ensuring even distribution. Toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
5. Transfer the Yum Woon Sen to a serving dish and garnish with additional peanuts and herbs for extra texture and flavor.

Keywords: Salad, Herbs, Noodle, Tangy, Refreshing, Thai, Salad

Spice Rack: Cilantro, Mint, Red Chili

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