Thai Clear Noodle Salad (Yum Woon Sen) Recipe

Name: Thai Clear Noodle Salad (Yum Woon Sen)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages mung bean noodles (bean thread noodles); 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (or ground pork, thinly sliced cooked pork, cooked shrimp, or shredded cooked chicken, your choice); 2 large carrots, cut match stick style (about 1 cup); 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup); 2 shallots, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup); 1/2 cup green onion, chopped; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 cup roasted peanuts, unsalted; 1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn; 1/4 head cabbage, chopped; 1 teaspoon chili flakes; DRESSING; 7 tablespoons fish sauce; 7 tablespoons lime juice; 5 teaspoons brown sugar; 3 fresh red jalapeno chiles or 3 Thai chiles, chopped

Servings: persons

2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages mung bean noodles (bean thread noodles)
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (or ground pork, thinly sliced cooked pork, cooked shrimp, or shredded cooked chicken, your choice)
2 large carrots, cut match stick style (about 1 cup)
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
2 shallots, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 cup roasted peanuts, unsalted
1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn
1/4 head cabbage, chopped
1 teaspoon chili flakes
DRESSING
7 tablespoons fish sauce
7 tablespoons lime juice
5 teaspoons brown sugar
3 fresh red jalapeno chiles or 3 Thai chiles, chopped

1
Soak mung bean noodles in warm water for 15 minutes. Drain and cut into short lengths and place in a bowl. Pour hot water over the noodles and soak for another 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water to separate the noodles. Let stand in the colander until ready to use.
2
Cook ground turkey with a little water over medium heat. When brown, drain any excess water, and place in a large mixing bowl. Let cool 5 minutes.
3
Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl, and taste for proper balance of sweet/sour/salty/spicy. Adjust if necessary. Pour dressing over cooked ground turkey and toss lightly.
4
Add noodles and stir until well mixed. Taste and adjust if necessary.
5
Add carrot, celery, shallot, green onion, cilantro, and 1/2 cup of peanuts. Toss well.
6
Divide lettuce and cabbage on serving plates. Place noodle mixture on top, and sprinkle with remaining peanut, and chili flakes.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages mung bean noodles (bean thread noodles), 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (or ground pork, thinly sliced cooked pork, cooked shrimp, or shredded cooked chicken, your choice), 2 large carrots, cut match stick style (about 1 cup), 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup), and more.

Yes, Thai Clear Noodle Salad (Yum Woon Sen) falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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Thai Clear Noodle Salad (Yum Woon Sen)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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