Goong Ob Woonsen (Thai Glass Noodle Prawn)
Goong ob woon sen is a Thai glass noodle prawn recipe, made in one pot and ready in 30 minutes—perfect for a healthy and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
MAIN
- 1/2 cup bacon, thin slices
- 4 cloves garlic, bruised
- 2 coriander root
- 1 cup or about 5 oz dried glass noodles
- 2 tbsp ginger, thin strips
- 2 cups or 1 lb shrimps or prawns
- 1 handful Chinese celery, roughly chopped
- 1 handful green onions, roughly chopped
SAUCE
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp golden mountain sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
COMBINE SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- Start by mixing water, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, golden mountain sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper in a bowl.
SOAK THE NOODLES
- Submerge glass noodles in water for about 5–10 minutes, or until they’re soft. Follow the instructions on the packaging.
STEAM
- In a non-stick pot or heavy-bottomed pan, cook the bacon until its fat renders. Then, add garlic and coriander root, cooking until the garlic turns golden.
- Add the pre-soaked glass noodles to the pot, pouring the mixed sauce over them to coat.
- Place ginger slices across the noodles, then arrange shrimps or prawns in a single layer on top to evenly cook in the steam.
- Add a layer of Chinese celery and green onions for a fresh, crunchy contrast.
- Cover the pot, let everything cook together for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
