Goong Ob Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Prawn)

Goong ob woonsen is a Thai one-pot glass noodle dish with prawns, bacon, ginger, and savory sauce. The noodles soak up all the flavor while steaming.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup bacon (thin slices)
- 4 cloves garlic (bruised)
- 2 coriander root
- 5 oz dry glass noodles
- 2 tbsp ginger (thin strips)
- 1 lb prawns
- 1 handful Chinese celery (roughly chopped)
- 1 handful green onions (roughly chopped)
- 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
- 1
Mix the sauce: Stir together the water, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, golden mountain sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Soak the noodles: Soak the glass noodles in water until softened but still slightly firm. Drain well.
- 3
Cook the aromatics: In a pot or deep skillet with a lid, cook the bacon until the fat renders out. Add the garlic and coriander root and cook until fragrant.
- 4
Add noodles and sauce: Add the soaked noodles to the pot and pour the sauce over them. Toss lightly so the noodles are evenly coated.
- 5
Layer the prawns: Arrange the ginger slices over the noodles, then place the prawns on top in a single layer. Add the Chinese celery and green onions on top.
- 6
Steam and serve: Cover with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the prawns are cooked through and the noodles have absorbed the sauce. Serve hot.
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