Making Pad Woon Sen

Throughout my learning project so far, I have enjoyed using Pinterest to discover new recipes on various blogs linked within the Pinterest posts. I find that the Pinterest algorithm does a great job of curating my feed to recipes I enjoy. Some of my favourite recipes that I have tried through searching Pinterest so far include:

• Honey Garlic Salmon Bites
• Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
• Maple Dijon Salad Dressing
• Greek Lemon Rice
  

  

I Heart Umami Blog

This week, I wanted to experiment with Asian cuisine. So, I decided to turn to trusty Pinterest to look for new recipes to try. I came across a Thai recipe: Pad Woon Sen, which is Stir-Fried Glass Noodles. The recipe was on the blog, I Heart Umami. This blog focuses showcases ChihYu [chee-yu] Smith‘s recipes. If you prefer cooking from a traditional cookbook, ChihYu also has a recipe book called, Asian Paleo: Easy, Fresh Recipes to Make Ahead or Enjoy Right Now from I Heart Umami.

The blog showcases various cultural cuisines including:

• Chinese food
• Japanese food
• Korean food
• Taiwanese food
• Thai food
• Vietnamese food

The blog, I Heart Umami, does a great job incorporating these elements into their recipes:

• A “jump to recipe” button at the top of the page for convenience
• Background about the dish
• Ingredient list with visuals
• Breaking the instructions up into the different parts of the dish
• Helpful tips and Q&A sections
• Future recipe recommendations

One thing I would like to see more of on recipe blogs are videos with the chef cooking the recipe. I always find that visuals along side the instructions help my learning journey.

My Cooking Process

I enjoyed cooking this dish. I found it quite simple to follow to recipe instructions and adjust things to better suit my families needs. I kept the glass noodles separate so that my family could decide the ratio of stir-fry to noodles due to dietary needs. If I were to make this recipe again, I would make more of the sauce so that is could soak into the glass noodles more once served.

The Results

I was very happy with the results of this recipe and wish that I had doubled the recipe so I could of had left overs for lunch the next day! After reflecting on my learning process, I recognize the value in having videos to go along with a blog post. Therefore, my challenge for next week is to film myself cooking!