Yum Woon Sen Salad Recipe

Name: Yum Woon Sen Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large bunch rice noodles; 1 cup raw shrimp or 1 cup ground white meat; 2 -3 green onions, chopped; 1 tomatoes, cut into thin wedges; 1/2 a regular cucumber, sliced into thin ribbons; about 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion; about 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; about 1/4 cup chopped mint; 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, to sprinkle on top; For the Dressing; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons warm water; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 large garlic clove; 2 -3 Thai chiles, crushed

Servings: persons

1 large bunch rice noodles
1 cup raw shrimp or 1 cup ground white meat
2 -3 green onions, chopped
1 tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1/2 a regular cucumber, sliced into thin ribbons
about 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion
about 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
about 1/4 cup chopped mint
1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, to sprinkle on top
For the Dressing
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 large garlic clove
2 -3 Thai chiles, crushed

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1. Make the dressing first, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Use warm water to help the sugar dissolve, then put the dressing in the fridge to cool off.
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2. Saute the shrimp over medium high heat in a little oil with salt and pepper.
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3. Heat a medium-sized pot of water, it should NOT be boiling. Add the glass noodles and allow them to soften, it shouldn't take more than a few minutes. Taste them to make sure they are soft, but not mushy. Then dump their warm water and cool them off with some ice cubes and cold water. You want to stop them from cooking and cool them off for the salad.
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4. Let noodles drain really well before you add the dressing.
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5. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and pour the dressing over it. Toss it well so the dressing gets to all the noodles.
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6. Sprinkle the crushed peanuts over the top and Its ready to eat.

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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: 1 large bunch rice noodles, 1 cup raw shrimp or 1 cup ground white meat, 2 -3 green onions, chopped, 1 tomatoes, cut into thin wedges, and more.

Yes, Yum Woon Sen 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!

Yum Woon Sen Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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