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Yum Woon Sen

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Yum Woon Sen is a Thai salad made with glass noodles, known as woon sen, which are typically mung bean vermicelli. The noodles are tossed with shrimp, ground pork, onions, tomatoes, and bird's eye chilies, then dressed with lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. It can be served warm or at room temperature and often functions as a light main course rather than a side dish. The salad is commonly prepared at home and found in restaurants across Thailand.

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What kind of noodles are used in Yum Woon Sen?

Yum Woon Sen uses glass noodles, also known as cellophane noodles or woon sen, which are mung bean vermicelli. These translucent noodles absorb the bold flavors of lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar perfectly.

Is Yum Woon Sen served hot or cold?

This Thai salad is highly versatile and can be served warm or at room temperature. It is traditionally tossed with ground pork, shrimp, onions, and tomatoes right before eating to maintain the noodles' chewy texture.

What gives Yum Woon Sen its spicy kick?

The heat in Yum Woon Sen comes directly from fresh, minced bird's eye chilies mixed into the lime and fish sauce dressing. Diners can adjust the amount of chilies to suit their personal spice tolerance.

Can Yum Woon Sen be made ahead of time for a party?

While you can prep the ingredients ahead of time, it is best to toss the glass noodles with the dressing right before serving. If left to sit too long, the acidic lime juice can make the mung bean vermicelli too soft.

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