Yum Woon Sen

Yum Woon Sen is a vibrant Thai salad that combines glass noodles with a medley of fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, creating a refreshing and satisfying dish. This vegan version is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a perfect light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

• Glass noodles - 100 grams
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Red onion - 1/4, thinly sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Peanut or sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Soak the glass noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes or until soft, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, chili flakes, peanut or sesame oil, and salt to taste.
4. Add the softened glass noodles to the bowl of vegetables and pour the dressing over the top.
5. Toss everything together gently until well combined, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving for a refreshing experience.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 410 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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