Goong Ob Woonsen (Thai Noodles with Shrimp)

My Goong Ob Woonsen recipe features juicy shrimp and savory glass noodles baked to perfection. It’s easy to make and pairs wonderfully with rice for a satisfying dinner!

Course Main Course

Cuisine thai

Keyword Goong Ob Woonsen, Thai Baked Glass Noodles with Shrimp, Thai Noodles with Shrimp

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 397

Author Mary Thatcher

Equipment

1 bowl
1 skillet

Ingredients

For the Noodles and Shrimp

½ lb bacon (6 strips)
1 lb shrimp (peeled or shell on but make sure to devein)
3 bundles bean thread (112 grams)
6 slices ginger
4 garlic cloves (or 1 tbsp minced garlic)
3 green onion
1 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
3 stalks Chinese Celery (or 2 regular Western Celery)
½ tbsp peppercorn (black, white, or Sichuan)

For the Sauce

3 tbsp oyster sauce
2-2½ tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
½ tbsp sesame oil (optional)
½ tsp white ground pepper
1 cup water

Instructions

Prepare the sauce and Ingredients

Soak the bean thread in room temperature water for 10 minutes.
While soaking, bruise or mince the garlic, slice the ginger, and chop the cilantro, green onion, and celery into 1-inch pieces. (Use the cilantro and celery stems for aromatics at the beginning, and save the leaves for garnish later.) (If using regular celery make sure to chop into small pieces and use leaves as well.)
Slice the bacon into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
Mix the sauce ingredients and set aside.
After 10 minutes, drain the soaked bean thread and use kitchen scissors to cut it into shorter strands (about 1-2 inches).

Cook, Assemble, and Serve

Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the bacon, and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until you reach your desired texture (soft or crispy). Set the cooked bacon aside and spoon out half of the fat.
Add the ginger slices, peppercorn, garlic, cilantro, and celery stems to the skillet. Stir-fry the aromatics for a few minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the prepared sauce and add the bean thread to the skillet. Stir to ensure the noodles soak up the sauce, cooking for 3-5 minutes until the noodles begin to soften.
Place the shrimp on top of the noodles, cover with a lid, and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Check occasionally to ensure the skillet doesn't burn.
Once the noodles have absorbed almost all the sauce and the shrimp is cooked through, remove the lid.
Add the chopped green onion, cilantro, celery leaves, and bacon. Stir to combine and serve warm.Enjoy!

Notes

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Note 2: If using sliced pork belly instead of bacon, you do not need to take it out before cooking the noodle. Leave the pork belly to continue cooking with noodles and shrimp. The longer it stays in the skillet, the more tender it gets.

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