Thai Glass Noodle Salad with Shrimp (Yum Woon Sen)

Step 1

Bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot to cook the shrimp. Add the raw shrimp and cook for 2 minutes or until the shrimp turn a light salmon color. Remove with a strainer, rinse in cold water and set aside on a plate until ready.

Step 2

Next, use the hot shrimp water to soak the glass noodles in a large bowl. Soak for 4-5 minutes or until the noodles soften. The shrimp stock gives this recipe that little extra flavor! Once the noodles are soft, use a strainer to scoop out the noodles, then rinse in cool water for a minute and set aside while you prep the other ingredients.

Step 3

Make the dressing by combining the fish sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes in a large mixing bowl and mixing well.

Step 4

Add all the chopped fresh ingredients to the bowl. Stir those ingredients together.

Step 5

Add the shrimp to the salad mixture, and mix well.

Step 6

Lastly, add the glass noodles to the salad. Use your clean fingers to massage the ingredients together.

Step 7

Add chili flakes and any of the suggested ingredients. Adjust with more fish sauce, lime juice, and fresh and ground chilis as needed.

Step 8

Let the salad sit to marinade for 3-5 minutes while you clean up and set the plate for serving. Serve this delicious and easy Thai glass noodle salad cold. Garnish with peanuts, a dash of sugar, and or chilis. ENJOY!