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Yum Woon Sen

A classic Thai glass noodle salad tossed with ground pork, shrimp, fresh herbs, and a vibrant, spicy lime dressing.

25 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 oz glass noodles, soaked
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 Thai chilies, sliced
  • 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Chinese celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 4 sliced Thai chilies together in a large bowl to make the dressing.

  2. 2

    Bring a pot of water to a simmer over medium heat, cook 1/2 lb ground pork until internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 3 minutes, then transfer to the dressing bowl.

  3. 3

    In the same pot, boil 1/2 lb peeled raw shrimp until opaque and internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 2 minutes, then add to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Boil 4 oz soaked glass noodles in the same pot for 2 minutes until translucent, drain well, and chop into shorter strands.

  5. 5

    Add glass noodles, 1 medium thinly sliced shallot, 1 cup chopped Chinese celery, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro to the bowl and toss thoroughly before serving.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Yum Woon Sen reach?

For Yum Woon Sen, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Yum Woon Sen?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Yum Woon Sen uses 1/2 lb ground pork.

Is Yum Woon Sen spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Yum Woon Sen comes from 4 Thai chilies, sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chilies, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How much protein is in Yum Woon Sen?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 18 g of protein in about 280 calories, alongside 32 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 890 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein salad collection.

Can I freeze Yum Woon Sen?

It is not a good candidate. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Yum Woon Sen just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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