salad
Yam Wun Sen
ยำวุ้นเส้น
Medium
Yam Wun Sen is a spicy glass noodle salad combining cellophane noodles with minced pork, prawns, dried shrimp, celery, and a sharp dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, and chilli. Light, refreshing, and intensely flavoured.
Key Ingredients
- glass noodles
- minced pork
- prawns
- dried shrimp
- Chinese celery
- lime juice
- fish sauce
- bird's eye chilli
Where to Try It
Common at Thai restaurants and rice-and-curry shops — popular as a light lunch or alongside other dishes.
Tips
- Glass noodles absorb dressing quickly — eat soon after being served or the noodles go soft.
- Pairs well with sticky rice or as part of a shared meal with other dishes.