The Perfect Lockdown Recipe? Glass Noodle Stir-Fry (Pad Woon Sen)

After a month of lockdown, I've thought a lot about what a perfect lockdown dish would be. I came up with 5 distinct qualities the dish must have, and this classic homey recipe ticks ALL the boxes. Glass noodle stir-fry or "pad woon sen" is quick, easy, flexible, inexpensive, uses ingredients that last a long time, and most importantly, it's delicious! It's also really kid friendly as Baby Kaan can attest :)
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About Pai:
Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant is the author of the Hot Thai Kitchen cookbook, co-host of a Canadian TV series One World Kitchen on Gusto TV, and creator and host of the KZbin channel Pailin's Kitchen.
Pai was born and raised in southern Thailand where she spent much of her "playtime" in the kitchen. She traveled to Canada to study Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia, and was later trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco.
After working in both Western and Thai professional kitchens, she decided that her passion really lies in educating and empowering others to cook at home via KZbin videos, her cookbook, and cooking classes. She currently lives in Vancouver, and goes to Thailand every year to visit her family. Visit her at hot-thai-kitchen.com

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[@jdm6078]

You are my answer prayers, i have tried this recipe and your epic pancakes, what can i say bit u are the best of the champions . 🙏

[@bestworld1962]

Hi

[@SueCooks]

Thank you for all your recipes and website! I went to Southeast Asia for a month just this past January. So grateful. In Thailand and Vietnam I took cooking classes and I have been practicing recipes. Since I have all the condiments and pantry items I found your website and have been making so many delicious Thai dishes and remembering my beautiful adventure. Your dishes are awesome! Authentic and delicious and the videos help so much. Love, Love!

[@mulliga1ful]

I always look upon your recipe before I cook any Thai food and it never disappoints me. Keep on doing the cooking. I will always be your subscriber. Mr. Sukchai from Hawaii.

[@zsombio7725]

Thanks.It was great.

[@madebank1055]

Hi Pai, I'm German and I have been living in Thailand for 14 years, just recently moved back to Germany and I really miss Thai food. I'm so happy I found your channel..I really enjoy cooking your recipes. You always put a smile on my face, seeing you cook with such joy and passion. Thank you :-)

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On behalf of Thai we are sad to hear that you have to leave us after living here for such a long time. We are just a small and humble country mixed with good and bad things/people, but please consider this place as your second home and know that you are always welcome here anytime you want.

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@@bend.6091e and my mom have ALWAYS wanted to visit, we wouldn’t have wanted to leave!!!! haha We always love watching thai cooking shows, my favourite used to be Luke Nguyen he used to do vietnam and thai. We always loved watching him cook outside so we could sneak a glimpse of the beautiful country side. We had one chance to visit, my dad had to fly to Okinawa and me and my mom was trying to plan time in thailand… but unfortunately we were so scared of the long flight time we didn’t take up the opportunity. Let me tell you we regret it so much. I was so happy to find Pai!!

[@queercommunist]

Sexpat...

[@nl1318]

I not only enjoy how appetizing and accessible she makes it, but she has such a great and positive attitude!

[@namelessrose3859]

I have many many Asian cooking shows I watch here on KZbin but this one and Maangchi (if I spelled that right) are two of my most favorite shows to watch. It’s not about how easy a recipe is or how good it tastes as professional chefs always make good dishes but it is about the heartwarming ppl that present their cooking show to their admirers:)

[@AxelCalvet]

I love how you just explain everything and beyond. Not only can I make the recipe but I also learn general principles that will make me a better cook. I just made the Cantonese ginger milk pudding. What a blast! Fantastic! Thank you!

[@eyjeyforce6616]

exactly. not all youtube cooking show hosts have the same ability to explain and teach well than Pai. she is a darling on camera, and she knows her cooking well

[@skatingcanuck9837]

Pai has a way of "thinking ahead" and answering questions we might have. She has a cookbook too (which I bought) :).

[@kelvinpyaeko]

That’s one of the reasons why she is my fav cooking channel chef on KZbin. I’ve read a few people said she talked a bit too much but I find all of her little talks are helpful. Just watching this, I learned about cooking eggs as the last step and carrots lasting longer and retaining moisture if stored in a bag in the fridge! Thank you, Pai!

[@Cubsbane]

Made this today. I'm still fairly new to cooking so I was anxious, but it turned out perfectly! It's very filling, too. My wok isn't non-stick, but I found I had to do very little scraping and there wasn't much stuck at the end.

[@2clipnumber]

Made for lunch today. Used what was in the fridge (mushrooms, zucchini, celery, carrots), 2 lap cheong for protein and 2 eggs. Was great. My 12 yr old son helped make it, and loved eating it. Thanks.

[@elnortenobeefjerky]

I worked in a Thai restaurant for two years. I made this dish all the time. So delicous.

[@okiebasil]

I've been watching your videos for over a year and bought your cookbook. I love how you do more than teach recipes--you explain all the ingredients and techniques. While I'm still a novice, my appreciation and understanding of Thai food has expanded exponentially. Thank you! ♥️

[@ronaumentado9304]

I love the subdued/ modulated voice. It sounds very pleasant and has a calming effect. Keep those recipes coming to keep us sane during these times! 😄 Thanks, Pai! 😊

[@patthanya]

I'm thai, i love your English accent so much. It's easy to listen and try to understand the words you've said. Thank you ☺

[@arlugomez]

I just started cooking over the lockdown and was thrilled to find your channels. So excited to try this and your other dishes -- My husband, who's Italian American, loves Asian cuisine, particularly Filipino (my home country) and Thai! You are such a delight to watch as well! Cheers!

[@Czarina168]

I really love how you are giving your viewers different options to make your dishes more budget friendly due to the quarantine. I complain about no take out places open while others don’t even have enough to eat.

[@nevertoosmall]

Great recipe Pailin, we love you! x

[@jacksonhuang5507]

Kaan is the luckiest baby. Get to eat the most delicious Pai's family's Thai food and grandma's Chinese food also.

[@colinsushiboy745]

Does grandma have a Chinese cooking show video?

[@jacksonhuang5507]

@Jay Jen Gill Kaan's paternal grandmother is Chinese (guessing from Hong Kong}. She gave Pai the Turnip cake recipe. Check it out. It is really hard to get the firmness correct. Pai's recipe is perfect.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

Pai is a trained chef who can cook many cuisines. She has many non-Thai recipes on her channel.

[@riodasperolas]

Pailin, your insights on people and the lock down are jade and by using them as a practical guide you make them gold. It’s a pleasure to watch your vlog posts. Congratulations

[@cHemon]

My mom just made me ผัดวุ้นเส้น yesterday during our lockdown in Bangkok. You're right, it's PERFECT!

[@anayaz82]

Thank you for sharing Pai. Love how 'real' & relatable this is. Take care.

[@starshiptrooper60]

I really love and like the way how you are explaining the way how you are doing every single step! Even my Thai Wife is loving it too, so i am shure that you are doing everything authentic as well!! You are just so lovely and i really love to cook your recepies everytime!! Thank you so much!!!

[@MeowMeowKapow]

I’ve had the same green onions regrowing in my kitchen for over two years at this point. I actually took the roots and put them in some soil in a coke bottle I’d cut the top off of, so they’re not purely in water, but.... these things haven’t stopped producing despite getting inconsistent watering and not adding any additional food of any kind. So... yeah. Green onions are magic. So’s celery.

[@lindakeo830]

I love the texture of woon sen. Thank you for sharing! It’s always good to see you and your baby 😊

[@wranther]

No matter the challenge to the present times, these brief moments with your young one learning and appreciating your cooking skills does brighten the day Pailin. State Safe and Be Healthy! -Bob...

[@SarahLizDoan]

One of my favorite videos of yours ever!! Excellent recipe and video!!! Your voice is so soothing here. You’re always a joy and I especially appreciate your tips, tricks and explanations! Thank you for another wonderful recipe and video!!! Your baby is so cute and you are so beautiful!! Definitely going to make this!

[@shugo2355]

i love how simple this is! I'm deff gonna try it when i go shopping again!

[@marialiyubman]

I love how baby always takes a tiny piece and then the whole thing because he loves it!!!!!!! 😍

[@heather235]

Looks so delicious! I can almost smell it through the tv! I put my green onion roots in a planter outside. Just stick them in soil and water them. Then cut off just the green parts as they grow. They’ll give you onions all season long!

[@yingsze]

made this for dinner yesterday and love it ! thank you for the recipes !

[@p5nikki]

Have always loved Glass noodles & wondered how to do Pad Woon Sen. this is perfect & I can’t wait to try. Looks doable too. Thk u so much. 💐

[@kenwong5060]

aw, that voice is too cute! gotta love the baby's appearances during the lockdown edition.:) thank you for providing us with recipes and ingredient advice during this stay-at-home period. appreciate the hard work!

[@msaunders908]

I always replant the white parts of my green onions. I have an unlimited stock at this point 😂

[@2010redshift]

I rather buy mine fresh when I need to. Therefore I also have an unlimited supply dude :)

[@emm_bee]

2010redshift ya, but @koopaloop is doing that with less effort and saves money. Work smarter, not harder ;)

[@monk729]

Same

[@teyozram28]

I really appreciate your sharing of your many many cooking and kitchen tips. I love them all specially your DIYs. Thank you so much.

[@flerycapalungan570]

Thank you for sharing your dishes so nice and practical,keep it up...with additional info about the ingredients..love it...

[@hidavidhuang]

Glass Noodles are also our favorite at home too. It is so tasty and versatile. Thanks for sharing this Thai version. I am going to give it a try! He is a cute baby!

[@donnadodd6141]

🙏🏻 cannot wait to try this.. love it that you can improvise the veges and use tinned toms... would never have considered that!! Love baby Kasns approval 🙏🏻

[@danethsothea6123]

Will try this Pi Pai, Love to see more from Kann also ❤️ He’s so adorable ❤️ Thank you for keep filming the lockdown edition.

[@hasnimohamad8732]

Stumbled upon this channel when googling green curry recipe .Love your frank and easy tips and suggestions ( spring onions) , look forward to watch all your past videos, plenty of time during MCO to build my Thai dishes repertoire, will be making your massaman curry soon .Thanks a lot

[@Fullbloomed]

I love glass noodles! I made sure to quarantine myself with multiple packages.

[@mplstb]

I used this recipe yesterday with a lot of substitutions and it was very good. I think the sauce is the key.

[@tonyleo01]

Your channel is like a godsend to me living here in Seattle! I find all your recipes very doable with the ingredients I can mostly hunt down locally. Now I know how to cook more than just beef and bell-pepper with oyster sauce. I made your Kanom Jeeb yesterday and it was amazing! PS. We just a had a month-old and I totally know how you feel. Sleeping baby is a blessing :P

[@brenaiman]

I've been having some serious Thai food cravings. The closest restaurant is 30 minutes away and I think now closed. And I've also been looking for new recipes so I'm DEFINITELY trying this one! I'll send you a picture when I make it!! Thanks for the video, P.S. Kaan is so lucky you're his mom and he gets your delicious food!

[@chibeaja]

Thank you for the easy recipe !!! I tried this and my picky family members said it was great!

[@25abadilla]

Hi Pailin. I love noodles and this recipe looks like very delicious so my husband and I are gonna try it. Kaan is so cute eating the noodles. You got a new subscriber. 👍

[@ropro9817]

Pailin: I LOVE your videos! Thank you for continuing to share and post through these bizarre times! Love, a fellow Canadian! :D

[@patsytchao2951]

Your recipe looks yummy. I wNt to try making it soon. Where can I buy your brand of glass noodles?

[@springday7013]

Made this today and oh so yummy😻 I love glass noodles and this recipe satisfied my cravings. I squeezed a bit of lime right b4 I ate it.

[@gigimijares]

I love this! Thank you K’Pailin for sharing! ❤️

[@kathleenkaar6557]

I love your whispering for the baby! Roll with the flow!

[@sandrabanful5810]

Thanks Pailin for this simple but lovely recipe. I've been making it for my family since the first lockdown, and it's always a hit!! I just made it again early this morning for dinner, and some people here have already brought dinner time forward!😁 Thanks again. You've got my 5 stars😘

[@rubijantosoetanto7012]

I like your presentation sooooo much…..very clear and pleasant to follow. Thank you so much

[@culinarycaravan]

Great job, as usual, Pai. Thank you so much for all these Lockdown food/cooking tips! I've everything for this recipe except cabbage which I'll switch out for fresh broccoli.

[@kcl060]

Girl, I'm working from home with a toddler too. No time for games, Hunny! Nap time is GO TIME! Get it done quick, fast, and in a hurry! Thank you for being real about this. Nice to know I'm not alone.

[@SaphsContainerGarden]

Love glass noodle dishes! It definitely is very versatile! I add sliced shitake mushrooms to mine. I started my collection of green onion plants all from store bought ones. You could put them in a small pot of soil and add it to your indoor herb garden or leave them outside! 😁

[@beckyezra1]

going to make it this evening, thank you very much. bless.

[@plaineduloup184]

You save my day especially with 3 kids thanks a lot. Best from Switzerland !

[@pernilleh3597]

Awwww that baby approval in the end just made the video even better 😍 your baby is adorable! ♥️

[@aryananand5089]

I was in Thailand one day before national lockdown in my country so I really miss Thailand now. I’m sure gonna make this tonight for dinner!

[@2010redshift]

Doesn't make any sense? If you were in Thailand a day before lock down, how is it you are missing it if you are there????

[@DiningWithTara]

Looks amazing Pailin! I’ve got to try this 💙

[@beverlysnyder6571]

Thanks for sharing your recipe. Looks yum! Love to cook fried noodles my faves...

[@whatawittyusername]

I can't believe I actually have most of the ingredients to make this. Thanks Pai 😁

[@adetteyoumans2522]

Hi there Pai! Your channel is my favorite Asian channel to watch. Love the way you explain your cooking methods & your food looks really yummy. I'm Filipino, by the way, married to an American who loves Asian food. When it comes to noodles, my favorite is the glass noodles so I'm really enjoying watching you cook! When it comes to food, there's nothing like our own Asian food...well ok, I'm Filipino living in the U.S. for over 40 years but what can I say?! Right? Keep on cooking cuz I'm here watching. Take care, sweetie & be safe. Your baby? ADORABLE! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💕💕💕

[@sonafarighi1022]

I learned so many delicious recipes from your cooking videos thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@jtbtabimono]

Thank you so much for taking your busy time off to present us with another great recipe. As usual, I was running out of ideas and your inspiration is a godsend! Didn't have glass noodles so ordinary egg noodles went in, no mince so sliced beef went in, red onions went in instead of brown, but all in all, like you said, it turned out well. Oh, spring onions I grow in my own garden so tons of them went in too! Lunch sorted beautifully! Thank you once again and very best wishes from UK. And stay safe!

[@Chill1332]

That looks so good! I must try! I haven't used glass noodles before.

[@samantha8126]

This recipe was so yummy!! Other than prepping the veggies it’s super simple. I chose to add broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts and baby corn to mine

[@ChristyLoly]

I didn't know your channel and I really like your comments while cooking !! it's so simple and real. Thanks for the video, I subscried to ur channel !

[@faraharyani3320]

Im definitely gonna try.. this is one of my favourite thai dish including pad thai.. it is just epic..

[@AussieAngeS]

That looks like a delicious recipe 😍😍 I’ve never heard of it before.

[@Anthony-qn8ox]

Look forward to more of your recipes and seeing more of Kaan. Cute kid

[@ginahill503]

Pad Woon Sen is one of my favorite dishes!! Thank you, for this recipe! Now, I can make it at home!

[@journeytothinify]

We’re in our second total lockdown. Ordering pine brand glass noodles and golden mountain sauce now! Thank you for this Pai

[@victoriakachan5639]

Your baby is the cutest baby I’ve ever seen❤️❤️❤️thank you fir sharing your receipt!!

[@EricsonHerbas]

Thanks for the recipe. I've seen that glass noodle brand in my local asian supermarket. I'll give it a try! This lockdown video feels/looks a bit different than your previous videos, understandably. Keep on cooking Pailin.

[@vincentquilop9246]

You're a splash of sunshine during this extraordinary time we're going through. Khap khun krap, Pai!

[@GohAhweh]

When I was a young chef caterer, glass noodles were my staple food, you could basically throw them into any stir fry and pump it up...i perfected pad woon sen etc...

[@semco72057]

That noodle dish does look great and must be so tasty too and I love noodles and will be looking for those particular brand while shopping at Wal-Mart.

[@colinchan9133]

Looks so yummy and healthy. Thanks for sharing. Will try cooking it to night.

[@lilycalir6515]

I made this today! Great yummy recipe thank you!

[@lillianlouie4284]

Your baby is adorable!! Love the curly hair! 🥰 Great recipe!!

[@TheOpenminded27]

I love this recipe ❤️ I had a variation of this in Thailand at Phu chi fa 💕

[@dustyshop90]

I had to make this with rice noodles instead and it was great! Thanks for the recipie

[@t0mat0juic3]

And then she forks a moutful of noodles just how i eat my noodles! gotta love this girl!!! 💖👏👏👏. Will add this to my lockdown recipes!!!!💖

[@fattyhamster]

Fantastic recipe and terrific explanations. You make lockdown cooking easier. Greetings from Kits :)

[@ciriaconlinechannel8943]

I will definitely try this. Thanks Pailin.

[@ong2547]

The pan brand is Korean king. These look so good 😊

[@vickys8248]

Thank you for the info! $500+ USD and, after just a bit of research, seeing the company had its ads banned due to false claims regarding the pan and its materials.

[@ong2547]

Vicky S82 I have the pan at home, it is like a normal nonstick pan, after a couple months it will degrade and now it sometimes stick

[@animaemuse7135]

thank you!!

[@andrea9330]

@@ong2547 mine too..it is sticky now😯

[@1jazzyphae]

This is my favorite noodle dish. I first had it at Royal Thai in downtown San Diego. I'm attempting to make it today!!!! My favorite place is closed now so i have to make it myself🤞🏾

[@gilliandidierserre4190]

What an awesome recipe and beautiful video with baby enjoying woon sen💞

[@ahmedzaidazam]

So sweet to see your kid. It’s so hard to work with the kids around in lock down. Especially babies.

[@joelow6086]

I like your presentation on recipe. You make cooking interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamiereifert2824]

Wow this turned out exactly how I got it from the restaurant! Great recipe I’ll be making this alot

[@azj2243]

Great recipe. It is one of my childhood, favorite, Thai noodle dishes. My mom just passed away, but she truly put so much heart and soul into her cooking after 60 years of cooking on her own. So believe me when she can taste the love in her cooking My mom sauteed her onions a bit more until light brown. She said any noodle dish or fried rice needs the onions a bit more brown to release it's sugars. After you add your meat, add a few drops of oyster sauce or soy sauce. This will help it absorb into the meat. Along with a dash of salt into the meat as well Secondly, she always used oyster sauce and any kind of mushrooms. And an assortment of the bell peppers, Julianne, or slivers and the green onions do make a difference. You can also add a little bit of chili powder if you like for a kick. Oyster sauce and slightly more, sauteed onions makes a big difference.

[@johncspine2787]

Yes..I’ve been doing Brian Lagerstrom’s Jap Chae, same principles, I find the more different mushrooms I incorporate and more onions and green onions, it’s always better..I even take my kitchen torch and blast the steak bits to get a tiny bit of char going…

[@karlakoykka-walker]

Absolutely love this dish!😊

[@MLLL1234]

Too cute the ending but always love your receipes!!!

[@truevu5966]

I enjoy your channel! I'll have to try this recipe.

[@kidhulembahgembloh6903]

Eggs at the end to keep the color pretty (like the the chef) and to prevent overcook. Thank you for sharing the recipe Pai. You are the best 💝😘

[@memorablevideosofbonoprinc7373]

Thank u Pailin 🙏🙏 Very well demonstrated 👍👍I will be cooking this very soon,looks so yummy 😋😋

[@WannaBeNeat]

Since covid, my husband and I have been working from home and I've been cooking a lot...breakfast, lunch and dinner. Started running out of ideas, searched Pailin's Kitchen, and BOOM I'm making pad woon sen tonight. Thank you! BTW 4:39 that's my life right now too lol

[@vilawalhampton6836]

I love Pad won sen and the brand of that's glass noodles is the best.

[@lorrie2878]

I learned that I can use the single burner on my gas grill to get my (carbon steel) wok smoking hot. This looks delicious and I have most of the ingredients on hand.

[@parisasabokrooh8483]

Loved this recipe!

[@parisgal1]

I have cooked stir fry glass noodles with my own receipe. Delicious. It has my types of ingredients that can be used. Try Japan style. You gonna love it!!

[@rmorisse6001]

Hi I will try your recipe thank you so much for mentioning about Glass noodles