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Thai glass noodle salad

From the video “Yum Woon Sen Recipe (glass noodle salad 2.0) ยำวุ้นเส้น - Hot Thai Kitchen!” by Pailin's Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Pailin's Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Medium
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$12.87*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$4.13* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
17

Ingredients

May contain peanuts, shellfish, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$25.73*for the batch in the video
~$12.87*per serving

You save about ~$4.13* per serving (24% less*) than ordering it out — ~$8.27* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario noodle bowl, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

12 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: dry glass noodles, dried shrimp, pork stock

* Estimate, not a quote: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario noodle bowl at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving306 kcal · 15% of 2,000
Fat13 g16%
Saturated fat4 g20%
Sodium1,899 mg83%
Carbohydrate27 g10%
Fiber10 g37%
Total sugars13 gno daily value
Added sugars6.4 g13%
Protein26 g52%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−13 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−8 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 11 of 15 ingredient lines (95% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: average of rules (1: 172 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (2)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: Thai chilies, cilantro leaves, peanuts. Not matched to nutrient data: dry glass noodles, dried shrimp, pork stock. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • mortar and pestle
  • scissors
  • bowl
  • pot
  • tongs
  • strainer
  • skimmer
  • spatula

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact water temperatures for soaking
  • Exact cooking heat settings
  • Servings count
  • Total preparation and cooking time
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Thai glass noodle salad

What makes Pailin's Kitchen's Thai glass noodle salad recipe and technique special?

Pailin's Kitchen's take on Thai glass noodle salad focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Overcooking glass noodles makes them mushy; time precisely. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Thai glass noodle salad at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Thai glass noodle salad recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Thai glass noodle salad ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Thai glass noodle salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Pailin's Kitchen's Thai glass noodle salad?

This recipe utilizes approximately 17 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Thai glass noodle salad?

The official cooking video by Pailin's Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.