Wun Sen (Glass Noodles)
サラダにも鍋にも！緑豆から作られるヘルシーな透明麺
Description
Glass noodles / Cellophane noodles made from mung bean starch. Turns transparent when cooked and possesses an incredible ability to absorb broths and sour dressings.
Classification: Noodles
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How to use
Ingredients
- Mung bean starch
- Water
Instructions
- (Prep) Soak in warm water or blanch, then toss into Yum Wun Sen salads or boil in Thai Suki hot pots.
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Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese mung bean glass noodles (identical)
Pairing
Yum Wun Sen / Thai Suki / Goong Ob (Shrimp pot)
Trivia
[Difference] Japanese vermicelli often uses potato starch. Thai Wun Sen is 100% mung bean, retaining a strong, chewy bite without melting into mush.
Eating tips & etiquette
Considered lower calorie and healthier than rice noodles; the go-to carb for diet-conscious Thai women.
Allergen
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