Spicy Glass Noodles With Crispy Pork (Yum Woon Sen)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 3
Spicy Glass Noodles With Crispy Pork (Yum Woon Sen)
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb ground pork
1 package rice noodles ( bean threads or saifun )
3 green onions , sliced into thin rounds
2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
1 bird 's eye chili , ribs and seeds removed , minced ( substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes )
2 tablespoons peanuts , roughly chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice ( from 1 lime )
chopped peanuts , for garnishing

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
400
Sugar
8g
Fat
15g
Spicy Glass Noodles With Crispy Pork (Yum Woon Sen) is a popular Thai dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. The dish is a refreshing take on noodle salads, bringing together protein, veggies, and tangy lime dressing. The recipe makes for a filling meal that is perfect for the summer season.

Instructions

1.Soak the rice noodles in cold water for 20 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
2.In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ground pork, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce until well combined.
3.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground pork mixture. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5-7 minutes until browned and crispy.
4.In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved.
5.In a large mixing bowl, toss the softened rice noodles with the sliced green onions, cilantro, minced chili, and chopped peanuts.
6.Pour the fish sauce mixture over the noodles and toss to coat evenly.
7.Serve the glass noodle salad topped with the crispy pork and additional chopped peanuts.

PROS

This Spicy Glass Noodles With Crispy Pork recipe is flavorful, easy to make, and absolutely delicious.
The combination of tender noodles and crispy pork creates a satisfying, textural experience.
Plus, it’s a great way to get in your daily servings of veggies and protein.

CONS

The dish is spicy, so if you’re not a fan of heat, you may want to reduce the amount of chili used.
The fish sauce can also be an acquired taste for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of protein from the pork and nuts, fiber from the vegetables, and carbs from the noodles. The cilantro and lime juice both have anti-inflammatory properties. The dish is also relatively low in fat and calories.

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