Mung Bean Thread Salad Recipe

Name: Mung Bean Thread Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro; 1 clove pickled garlic, minced; 1 chile, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; Salt; 8 ounces mung bean (cellophane) noodles, soaked in hot water, drained; 1/2 pound prawns, boiled and thinly sliced; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced, plus light green leaves roughly chopped; 1 tomato, cored, seeded and cut into strips; 1/4 cup dried shrimp, crisp fried and cooled; Green lettuce, leaves washed; Cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1 clove pickled garlic, minced
1 chile, thinly sliced
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
Salt
8 ounces mung bean (cellophane) noodles, soaked in hot water, drained
1/2 pound prawns, boiled and thinly sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced, plus light green leaves roughly chopped
1 tomato, cored, seeded and cut into strips
1/4 cup dried shrimp, crisp fried and cooled
Green lettuce, leaves washed
Cilantro leaves

1
Place the cilantro, garlic and chile in a mortar and grind to a paste, or use a blender.
2
Transfer this mixture to a saucepan, and add the vinegar, sugar and salt.
3
Heat to a boil, remove from the heat and cool.
4
Set aside.
5
Cut the soaked noodles into 3-inch lengths.
6
Mix the noodles, prawns, onions and celery together in a bowl.
7
Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat.
8
Add the tomato, and shrimps and gently toss again.
9
Serve on lettuce leaves with cilantro leaves garnishing the top.

823

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro, 1 clove pickled garlic, minced, 1 chile, thinly sliced, 1/3 cup white vinegar, and more.

Yes, Mung Bean Thread Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mung Bean Thread Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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