Thai Stir-Fried Vermicelli (Pad Wun-Sen) Recipe

Name: Thai Stir-Fried Vermicelli (Pad Wun-Sen)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package rice vermicelli; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 lb lean pork loin, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup dried shrimp; 1 fresh cayenne pepper, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, julienned; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 4 tablespoons chopped green onions; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package rice vermicelli
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 lb lean pork loin, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried shrimp
1 fresh cayenne pepper, thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienned
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tablespoons chopped green onions
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
Soak rice vermicelli in a bowl of warm water 10 minutes, then drain well; set aside.
2
Soak dried shrimp in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes; set aside.
3
Heat oil in wok; stir-fry onion and garlic until golden, adding a few drops of water if onion begins to stick (remember this process throughout cooking).
4
Add pork and shrimp in water and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
5
Add cayenne, carrots, black pepper, and fish sauce; cook 2 minutes.
6
Add vermicelli and stir well 1 minute.
7
Garnish with green onion and fresh cilantro.
8
Serve.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package rice vermicelli, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Thai Stir-Fried Vermicelli (Pad Wun-Sen) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Thai Stir-Fried Vermicelli (Pad Wun-Sen)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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