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Thai Shrimp and Glass Noodles (Goong Ob Woonsen)

A delicious one-pot Thai dish featuring tender shrimp and chewy glass noodles, infused with garlic, ginger, and a savory sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.8 oz dried glass noodles
  • 3.52 oz shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or sesame oil for a nuttier flavor)
  • 10 pieces shrimp (about 7.05 ounces or 200 grams, shelled, deveined, with tails on)
  • 3/4 cup chopped Chinese celery (or scallions if unavailable)
  • 5 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 3 slices ginger (peeled, for extra punch)
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 tsp sugar (honey can be a nice substitute)
  • 1 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (preferably low-sodium)
  • 1 tsp sweet soy sauce (for that extra glaze)
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 3/4 cup water (use chicken or vegetable broth for extra depth)
Garnish
  • Fresh coriander For garnish
  • Sliced chilies Optional for added heat

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the noodles in room temperature water for about 15-20 minutes until they're pliable but not mushy. Cut them into manageable lengths for easy eating.
  2. In a mortar and pestle, pound together the 5 cloves of garlic and 3 slices of ginger until finely minced. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon ground white pepper, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sweet soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, and 3/4 cup water to your garlic-ginger mix. Stir well and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Toss the soaked noodles with the sauce and add in the sliced shiitake mushrooms. Make sure everything is well coated.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed pan (non-stick preferred), heat 1 tablespoon olive oil with 8-10 slices of ginger over medium heat until it sizzles and ginger becomes fragrant.
  3. Pour the noodle mixture into the sizzling oil and lay the shrimp on top. Cover with a lid and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid, stir the noodles to mix well, and add the 3/4 cup chopped Chinese celery. Cover and cook for another minute.
  5. Once everything is blended and heated through, it’s time to indulge! Garnish with fresh coriander or additional sliced chilies if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the dish uncooked for up to a month. Adjust the spiciness to taste by adding chili or sriracha.