Yum Woon Sen
Glass noodle salad with shrimp, lime, and chilli.
Ingredients
- 150 g Sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon)
- 200 g Shrimp
- 2 Shallot
- 120 g Cherry tomatoes
- 3 Thai chilies
- 3 tbsp Fish sauce
- 2 Lime
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 3 tbsp Cilantro (optional)
- 40 g Peanuts (optional)
Method
- Soak the glass noodles in warm water until tender, then drain and cut into manageable lengths.
- Bring a small pot of water to a simmer and poach the shrimp just until pink and curled, then drain.
- While the shrimp cook, thinly slice the shallot, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the chilies.
- Whisk the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar together into a sharp dressing.
- Toss the noodles, shrimp, and vegetables with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Top with cilantro and peanuts and serve.
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About Yum Woon Sen
Yum woon sen is a Thai glass noodle salad, part of the broad yum family of tart, punchy Thai salads dressed rather than cooked. Slippery cellophane noodles are tossed with poached shrimp, shallot, tomato, and chili in a dressing of fish sauce, lime, and sugar. It is light and refreshing but far from timid, a dish that lands sour, salty, sweet, and hot all at once.
The pleasure is in the interplay of textures and the sharp, clean heat: springy noodles, snappy shrimp, juicy tomato, and raw shallot, all slicked in a dressing that hits the classic Thai balance of nam pla, lime, and just enough sugar to round the edges. Cilantro and crushed peanuts on top add herb freshness and crunch. It is served as a starter or a light main, often as part of a shared table where its acidity cuts through richer dishes; at twenty minutes with only brief poaching, it is more assembly than cooking, and the dressing can be dialed up or down to your own tolerance for chili and lime.
Yum Woon Sen: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Yum Woon Sen?
A serving has about 281 calories — 14.4g protein, 46g carbs, 4.8g fat, 2.8g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Yum Woon Sen gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Yum Woon Sen has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Yum Woon Sen take to make?
About 20 minutes start to finish, but only around 13 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Yum Woon Sen?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cilantro, peanuts — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Yum Woon Sen make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.