Pad Woon Sen Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
540 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Pad Woon Sen Recipe
Description
This Pad Woon Sen recipe uses Thai glass noodles that are soaked until soft, then stir-fried in hot oil with minced garlic and sliced onions for aromatic flavor. Crab meat is added, with fish sauce included when using frozen crab to boost flavor. The noodles are combined with oyster sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper, creating a savory and slightly sweet base. Bean sprouts are quickly stir-fried to retain crunch, providing textural contrast.
Lightly beaten eggs are cooked in the wok alongside the noodles, then broken up and mixed in, adding richness and binding the dish. Scallions are added last for fresh, mild onion notes, and seasoning is adjusted with salt as needed. This method results in a dish that balances tender noodles, soft cooked egg, crisp bean sprouts, and flavorful seafood components.
Pad Woon Sen makes a satisfying main or side dish and can be paired with other Thai dishes or served on its own for a light meal. The combination of sauce ingredients and fresh aromatics provides a distinctive taste characteristic of this noodle stir-fry.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (250g) glass noodles cellophane noodles, Thai
- 4 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 cloved garlic minced
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced
- 3 oz (90g) crab meat frozen or fresh
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
- 4 oz (125g) bean sprout roots removed
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 3 talks scallions cut into 2-inch (5 cm) lengths
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the Thai glass noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes, or until they become soft. Drain them using a colander and set aside.
- Heat a wok with 3 tablespoons of cooking oil until very hot. Add the garlic and onions, and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the crab meat and stir well. If using frozen crab meat, add 1 teaspoon of fish sauce to season it, as frozen crab meat can be less flavorful. Skip this step if using fresh crab meat.
- Add the glass noodles to the wok, followed by the oyster sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and ground white pepper. Stir continuously to combine well. Add the bean sprouts and stir quickly. Push the noodles to the side of the wok and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add the beaten eggs and let them cook for about 10 seconds before pushing the glass noodles over the top of the eggs. Allow it to cook for a few more seconds before flipping the noodles. Gently break the eggs into pieces and mix well with the noodles. Add chopped scallions and salt to taste. Stir a few times, then dish out and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1397mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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