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Kaeng Chuet Wunsen

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Kaeng Chuet Wunsen is a light and clear Thai glass noodle soup, often cooked with minced pork, tofu, mushrooms, and vegetables. It’s a comforting, mild-flavored dish that contrasts the usually spicy Thai cuisine.

Ingredients

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  • 100 g glass noodles (wunsen), soaked until soft
  • 200 g minced pork
  • 100 g soft tofu, cubed
  • 4 cups chicken or pork broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 50 g carrots, sliced
  • 50 g Napa cabbage, chopped
  • 50 g mushrooms (shiitake or straw mushrooms), sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • Coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Soak the glass noodles in warm water until soft, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a pot, bring chicken or pork broth to a gentle boil.
  3. Add minced garlic and minced pork, stirring to break up the meat.
  4. Season with soy sauce, fish sauce, and white pepper.
  5. Add carrots, mushrooms, and cabbage. Simmer until vegetables soften.
  6. Add tofu cubes and glass noodles, cooking until noodles are tender.
  7. Stir in celery and spring onions.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves.

Notes

  • You can substitute minced chicken or shrimp for pork.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and fish sauce, and use vegetable broth.
  • The soup is mild, but you can serve it with chili flakes or prik nam pla (chili fish sauce) on the side.

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Keywords: Kaeng Chuet Wunsen, Thai glass noodle soup, clear soup, Thai comfort food

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