Thai glass noodle salad, also known as "Yum Woon Sen", is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Thai cuisine. This refreshing salad is made with thin, transparent glass noodles, an assortment of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy dressing. It's a perfect blend of textures and flavors that tantalize the taste buds and makes it a popular choice for both vegetarian and meat-loving individuals.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
THAI CHICKEN AND GLASS NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY DRESSING
Steps:
- To make marinade: Combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and sambal in a bowl and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the chicken meat from the bone and cut or tear into bite size pieces. Toss the chicken meat with the marinade and refrigerate until needed. To make the salad: Soak the glass noodles in the hot water for 5 minutes, stirring gently to separate and loosen the noodles. Strain the softened noodles and toss with the Basic Sauce. Using a pair of scissors, snip the noodles into shorter lengths. Remove the chicken from the marinade and toss with the glass noodles. Toss the jicama, carrot, green papaya, mango, cucumber, cilantro, and basil with some of the Spicy Dressing. Mix the dressed vegetables with the noodles. Mound onto a plate and sprinkle with bean sprouts, mint, and peanuts. Drizzle with some more of the Spicy Dressing.
- In a large pot combine the onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and water. (Use just enough water to be able to completely cover the chicken once they have been added to the pot). Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove chicken from water and cool completely.
- Combine the sugar and water in a medium-sized pot and boil for 5 minutes to make a simple syrup. In a blender puree the sambal, garlic, red pepper, fish sauce, salt, and lemon juice. Add the puree to the pot with the simple syrup. Simmer for 25 minutes until the sauce has thickened to the consistency of corn syrup. Store Basic Sauce in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. . Yield: 2 cups
- In a blender combine the basic sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, oyster sauce, chili flakes, and garlic. While the blender is running add the vegetable oil in a slow steady stream. Once all the oil has been added continue to blend for 1 minute, until the dressing has emulsified. Store in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Yield: 1 cup
THAI GLASS NOODLE SALAD
The Runner-Up recipe for 1990 in the San Francisco Chronicle. This recipe comes from the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok via Joyce Jue.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put mung bean noodles in a bowl and pour in lukewarm water to cover. Let soak until soft and pliable (about 15 minutes). Drain.
- Add noodles to a large pot of boiling water. Reduce to medium heat; cook until noodles are plump and glasslike (3 to 5 minutes). Drain in a colander; rinse with cold water; drain again.
- Cut into 3- or 4-inch lengths. Chill.
- Pour oil into a hot wok or skillet. Add chicken; saute until it loses its pink color. Break into small morsels. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
- Mix together chile, lime juice, nam pla, sugar, shallots and cilantro; pour over noodles and mix thoroughly. Add the chicken, shrimp and chilled noodles; mix well.
- Serve on a bed of thinly shredded lettuce.
- Garnish with the optional crisp-fried shallots.
THAI CHICKEN AND GLASS NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY DRESSING RECIPE - (5/5)
Provided by jeknudson
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- To make marinade: Combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and sambal in a bowl and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the chicken meat from the bone and cut or tear into bite size pieces. Toss the chicken meat with the marinade and refrigerate until needed. To make the salad: Soak the glass noodles in the hot water for 5 minutes, stirring gently to separate and loosen the noodles. Strain the softened noodles and toss with the Basic Sauce. Using a pair of scissors, snip the noodles into shorter lengths. Remove the chicken from the marinade and toss with the glass noodles. Toss the jicama, carrot, green papaya, mango, cucumber, cilantro, and basil with some of the Spicy Dressing. Mix the dressed vegetables with the noodles. Mound onto a plate and sprinkle with bean sprouts, mint, and peanuts. Drizzle with some more of the Spicy Dressing. Poached Chicken Breasts: 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon kosher salt Cold water 3 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (about 18 ounces) In a large pot combine the onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and water. (Use just enough water to be able to completely cover the chicken once they have been added to the pot).Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove chicken from water and cool completely. Basic Sauce: 1 cup sugar 2 cups water 1 teaspoon sambal, see Cook's Note* 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/2 red pepper, chopped 3 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice Special equipment: a blender or food processor Combine the sugar and water in a medium-sized pot and boil for 5 minutes to make a simple syrup. In a blender puree the sambal, garlic, red pepper, fish sauce, salt, and lemon juice. Add the puree to the pot with the simple syrup. Simmer for 25 minutes until the sauce has thickened to the consistency of corn syrup. Store Basic Sauce in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. *Cook's Note: Sambal is a hot sauce composed of chiles, vinegar, and salt. It can be found in specialty Asian markets. Yield: 2 cups Spicy Dressing: 1/2 cup Basic Sauce 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce* 1 tablespoon oyster sauce* 1 teaspoon chili flakes 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup vegetable oil *Can be found at specialty Asian markets Special equipment: a blender or food processor In a blender combine the basic sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, oyster sauce, chili flakes, and garlic. While the blender is running add the vegetable oil in a slow steady stream. Once all the oil has been added continue to blend for 1 minute, until the dressing has emulsified. Store in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Yield: 1 cup
THAI PRAWN AND GLASS NOODLE SALAD
Make and share this Thai Prawn and Glass Noodle Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jewelies
Categories Thai
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak glass noodles in boiling water until softened. Drained well.
- Peel and devein prawns.
- Mix fish sauce, lime juice, coconut milk, palm sugar, garlic, ginger, chillies and pepper in a bowl.
- Add prawns, mint and noodles and toss through dressing.
- Transfer to serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.9, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 157.5, Sodium 1466.3, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 8, Protein 19.6
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Don't overcook the noodles. They should be cooked al dente, with a slight bite to them.
- Use a good-quality fish sauce. This is a key ingredient in Thai cuisine, and it will add a lot of flavor to your salad.
- Be careful not to add too much dressing. You want the salad to be flavorful, but not overpowering.
- Serve the salad immediately. This is a best way to enjoy it when it's fresh and crisp.
Conclusion:
Thai glass noodle salad is a delicious, refreshing, easy to make dish. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it's also great for potlucks and parties. With its combination of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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