Thai Clear Noodle Salad (Yum Woon Sen)

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 12
Spicy and tangy, Thai Clear Noodle Salad (Yum Woon Sen) is the perfect summer dish
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Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 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
7 tablespoons fish sauce
7 tablespoons lime juice
5 teaspoons brown sugar
3 fresh red jalapeno chiles or 3 Thai chiles , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
307
Sugar
9g
Fat
13g
Thai Clear Noodle Salad (Yum Woon Sen) is a classic Thai dish that is popular as a light and refreshing meal option in the summer months. Made with mung bean noodles, ground turkey, and a variety of fresh veggies and herbs, this salad is a burst of flavor in your mouth. The dressing is made with fish sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes, which gives it a spicy and tangy kick. The salad is perfect for those who are looking for a gluten-free, low-carb, and high-protein meal. It's also a great way to incorporate more fresh veggies into your diet.

Instructions

1.Soak the mung bean noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until softened. Drain and cut into 4-inch lengths.
2.In a large mixing bowl, add the ground turkey and stir fry until browned. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl.
3.In the same mixing bowl, add the carrots, celery, shallots, green onion, cilantro, peanuts, romaine lettuce, cabbage, lim juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, chili flakes and jalapenos. Stir well.
4.Add the cooked ground turkey and mung bean noodles to the salad. Mix well. Serve cold.

PROS

This salad is packed with veggies and protein, making it a nutritious meal option.
The flavors are bold and fresh, with a spicy kick that will tantalize your taste buds.

It’s also a great make-ahead dish, perfect for meal prep or for taking to a summer picnic or potluck.

CONS

Some people may find the combination of fish sauce and lime juice too pungent.
The salad may also be too spicy for some palates.
The dish can also be high in sodium due to the fish sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is low in calories and high in protein, fiber, and vitamins. Mung bean noodles are gluten-free and have a low glycemic index, making them a good option for people with diabetes. This salad also contains plenty of fresh veggies, which are loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help boost your immune system and prevent chronic disease.

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