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    11/07/2022

    Pad Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodles Stir Fry Recipe)

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    This amazing Pad Woon Sen recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home in under 30 minutes. It’s a Thai stir-fried noodle dish made with glass noodles, proteins, and veggies tossed in a savory and slightly sweet pad woon sen sauce. It tastes like it came from your favorite Thai restaurant.

    This amazing Pad Woon Sen recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home in under 30 minutes. It’s a Thai stir fried noodle dish made with glass noodles, proteins, veggies tossed in a savory and slightly sweet pad woon sen sauce.  It tastes like it came from your favorite Thai restaurant. #PadWoonSen #PadWoonSenRecipe #PadThaiWoonSen

    Pad Woon Sen is what I would consider Thai fast food, along with all of our favorite Thai noodle dishes like Pad Thai and Pad See Ew.

    Table of Contents Show
    So What is Pad Woon Sen?
    Ingredients and Substitutes
    Pad Woon Sen Sauce
    Glass Noodles
    Proteins (Eggs and Chicken)
    Veggies
    How to Make Pad Woon Sen
    How Can I Make a Healthier Pad Woon Sen Recipe?
    Other Variations
    Pad Woon Sen vs Pad Thai vs Pad See Ew
    Is Pad Woon Sen Gluten-Free?
    Pad Woon Sen Recipe (With Chicken)

    So What is Pad Woon Sen?

    It’s a Thai noodle dish that’s total comfort food. It’s made with glass noodles, some type of protein (chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, tofu, etc.), vegetables, and eggs.

    Everything is stir-fried together in a delicious sauce that’s savory and sweet.

    It’s one of those dishes that takes just a few minutes to cook once you’ve gathered all of your ingredients.

    This amazing Pad Woon Sen recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home in under 30 minutes. It’s a Thai stir fried noodle dish made with glass noodles, proteins, veggies tossed in a savory and slightly sweet pad woon sen sauce.  It tastes like it came from your favorite Thai restaurant. #PadWoonSen #PadWoonSenRecipe #PadThaiWoonSen

    Ingredients and Substitutes

    Here’s what you need for Pad Woon Sen. Most of them are available at your local Asian grocery stores nowadays!

    Pad Woon Sen Sauce

    Pad Woon Sen sauce has a savory and sweet flavor, which is made with the following ingredients:

    • Soy Sauce – for flavoring. I used low-sodium soy sauce but you can sub regular soy sauce.
    • Oyster Sauce – a key ingredient that adds a rich and savory flavor to the dish.
    • Fish Sauce – adds a salty umami flavor, so don’t skip it. It’s going to smell funky, but trust me, it’s a critical ingredient in making these noodles taste like the authentic Pad Thai Woon Sen. You can find it in the Asian section of the grocery store.  
    • Sugar – for sweetness.
    • Water
    Pad Woon Sen ingredients on the counter.

    Glass Noodles

    Pad Woon Sen is traditionally made with glass noodles, which are also known as cellophane noodles, fensi, or bean thread noodles. They magically turn clear like glass once cooked. It’s made of mung bean or green pea flour, so they’re gluten-free. You can find them at most Asian grocery stores or order them online from Amazon.

    Proteins (Eggs and Chicken)

    I used eggs and chicken in this recipe, but feel free to use other types of protein like pork, beef, or shrimp.

    Veggies

    I went classic and included onions, cabbage, tomatoes, and carrots in this recipe. But feel free to add any other veggies you like.

    How to Make Pad Woon Sen

    I recommend preparing all the ingredients first, as the actual stir-fry goes really fast.

    Pad woon sen recipe: step 1 and 2 photos.

    1. Prepare the glass noodles: Soak the noodles in room temperature water according to package instructions. Cut them into shorter pieces if desired.

    2. Make the sauce: While the noodles are soaking, mix together all the sauce ingredients.

    Pad woon sen recipe: step 3 and 4 photos.

    3. Stir fry the chicken: Sauté the chicken until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

    4. Stir fry the veggies: Sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add onions, cabbage, tomato, carrots, and white pepper to the skillet and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.

    5. Cook the eggs: Move the vegetables to one side of the pan, and add the beaten eggs to the empty space in the pan. Scramble the eggs until the eggs are cooked through.

    6. Stir fry everything together: Add chicken back to the skillet, and then add noodles and the sauce. Stir fry until the noodles are soft and everything’s coated with the sauce. Sprinkle the chopped green onions and mix gently.

    Closeup of cooked Pad Woon Sen.

    How Can I Make a Healthier Pad Woon Sen Recipe?

    To make it healthier, here are some ideas:

    • Swap the glass noodles with zucchini noodles
    • Replace sugar with honey
    • Sub avocado oil for vegetable oil

    Other Variations

    This recipe can also be made with other proteins or vegetables. You can also add different flavors to this dish:

    • Different protein options: You can use pork, beef, shrimp, or tofu in this recipe.
    • Different veggies: Other great options include bell pepper, mushroom, and bok choy, etc.
    • Make it spicy: Simply add some chopped Thai Peppers or crushed red pepper flakes.
    • Make it tangy: Add rice vinegar for a savory, sweet and tangy flavor.
    Cooked Pad Woon Sen in a skillet.

    Pad Woon Sen vs Pad Thai vs Pad See Ew

    The major differences between these three Thai dishes are the kind of noodles and sauce.

    Pad Woon Sen is not as popular as Pad Thai or Pad See Ew but is equally delicious. It’s made of smooth and silky glass noodles (also known as cellophane noodles or mung bean noodles) stir-fried with vegetables and proteins.

    Pad Thai is a stir-fry dish made with rice noodles, vegetables, proteins, peanuts, scrambled eggs, and bean sprouts.

    Pad See Ew is traditionally made with Sen Yai fresh rice noodles that are extra wide, thick, and flat.

    Is Pad Woon Sen Gluten-Free?

    The regular Pad Woon Sen is not gluten-free, but if you substitute with gluten-free fish sauce, and gluten-free soy sauce, you can make this dish gluten-free.

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    If you tried this recipe, let me know how your Pad Woon Sen turns out in the comments below! 

    This amazing Pad Woon Sen recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home in under 30 minutes. It’s a Thai stir-fried noodle dish made with glass noodles, proteins, veggies tossed in a savory and slightly sweet pad woon sen sauce. It tastes like it came from your favorite Thai restaurant.

    Pad Woon Sen Recipe (With Chicken)

    This amazing Pad Woon Sen recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home in under 30 minutes. It’s a Thai stir-fried noodle dish made with glass noodles, proteins, veggies tossed in a savory and slightly sweet pad woon sen sauce. It tastes like it came from your favorite Thai restaurant.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Izzy
    Calories: 441kcal

    Ingredients 

    • 6 oz glass noodles (dried)
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
    • 1 pound chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, and slice them into thin strips. You can also use chicken thighs, pork or other types of protein)
    • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
    • 1/2 onion (medium-size, thinly sliced)
    • 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
    • 2 cups cabbage thinly sliced (you can also sub other vegetables)
    • 1 medium tomato (seeds removed, and sliced into thin strips)
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper (or black pepper)
    • 2 eggs whisked
    • 2 green onions chopped

    For the Pad Woon Sen Sauce

    • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
    • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1/4 cup water

    Instructions 

    • Prepare the glass noodles: Soak the noodles in room temperature water according to package instructions. Then drain the noodles using a colander. Cut them into shorter pieces and toss with oil to prevent them from sticking.
    • Make the sauce: While the noodles are soaking, mix together all the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
    • Stir fry the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté until cooked through, about 6 minutes.
    • Stir fry the veggies: Transfer the chicken to a plate, and add the remaining oil to the skillet. Add garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add onions, cabbage, tomato, carrots, and white pepper to the skillet and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
    • Cook the eggs: Move the vegetables to one side of the pan, and add the beaten eggs to the empty space in the pan. Scramble the eggs until the eggs are cooked through.
    • Stir fry everything together: Add chicken back to the skillet, and then add noodles, and the sauce. Stir-fry until the noodles are soft and everything’s coated with the sauce. (Taste and add more soy sauce if necessary. Sprinkle the chopped green onions and mix gently. If your noodles are a little dry, you can also add some water, one tablespoon at a time. )

    Equipment

    Non-stick Skillet
    Wooden Spoon
    Mixing Bowl
    Glass Noodles

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 1178mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3176IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg
    Author: Izzy
    Course: Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: Thai
    Keyword: Pad Woon Sen
    Tried this recipe?Follow or tag us on Pinterest @izzycooking
    This amazing Pad Woon Sen recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home in under 30 minutes. It’s a Thai stir fried noodle dish made with glass noodles, proteins, veggies tossed in a savory and slightly sweet pad woon sen sauce.  It tastes like it came from your favorite Thai restaurant. #PadWoonSen #PadWoonSenRecipe #PadThaiWoonSen

    Filed Under: Dinner, Stir Fry Tagged With: cabbage, carrots, chicken breasts, eggs, fish sauce, garlic, glass noodles, green onions, ground white pepper, onions, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, tomatoes, water

    About Izzy

    I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sam says

      January 18, 2021 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      These noodles were delicious and so flavourful!

      Reply
    2. Noelle says

      January 18, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This was so easy to make and was a crowd pleaser with my family too! Double win

      Reply
      • izzycooking says

        January 18, 2021 at 9:44 pm

        Hi Noelle, glad that you like the recipe. Thanks.

        Reply
    3. Barb says

      March 06, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      First time cooking glass noodles and Thai sauce. It was a big hit. Made with shrimp as the protein. Will make additional amount of sauce next time for my family. Delish!

      Reply
      • izzycooking says

        March 06, 2021 at 9:06 pm

        Hi Barb, glad to hear that you like the recipe. Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    4. Whitney says

      October 04, 2021 at 9:38 pm

      5 stars
      My kids and my whole family ate this all up. I used coco amino because I am allergic to soy. Used 1 tsp of salt and 1 tablespoon of honey. We doubled the recipe to feed 5 and to have leftovers. Avoided the cabbage and tomatoes. Replaced them with 4 cups of American broccoli. Left the carrots, onions and garlic the same. We had the sweet potato glass noodles. So so wonderful. Thank you so much for a recipe that is easy to modify for my family with food sensitivities.

      Reply
      • Izzy says

        October 09, 2021 at 2:38 pm

        Hi Whitney, great that your family likes the recipe. Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
    5. mavee125 says

      October 25, 2021 at 4:12 am

      5 stars
      This Pad Woon Sen is so delicious and flavorful! I tried the Gluten-free version using Coco Aminos that I bought from Karman Foods. It was superb!

      Reply
      • Izzy says

        November 01, 2021 at 6:57 pm

        Glad that you like the recipe. Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
    6. MD says

      May 11, 2022 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      My husband and I loved this dish. I will make again. It’s so nice to be able to make restaurant-style meals at home.

      Reply
    7. NA says

      August 15, 2022 at 7:17 pm

      This was very good! Will make again!!

      Reply
    8. Amber Tyler says

      September 06, 2022 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely fantastic dish, I didn’t change anything other than adding extra veggies and I doubled sauce. I had an unexpected guest stop by so they ate with us and we were all blown away by this dish, packed full of flavor and texture. I can’t stop telling people about it!!! Will definitely be making again.

      Reply
    9. Lisa in MN says

      November 03, 2022 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      better than restaurant, clear easy directions.

      Reply
      • Izzy says

        November 03, 2022 at 2:53 pm

        Thanks Lisa. Glad that you like the recipe. Izzy

        Reply

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