Thai stir fried noodles with Sai ua

Chilli-Kissed Glass Noodles & Sai Ua

In the vibrant world of Thai cuisine, where traditional flavors meet modern adaptations, this stir-fried glass noodles with Sai ua presents a delicious fusion of Northern Thai and classic stir-fry elements. This recipe transforms the traditional Sai ua, typically served as a grilled sausage, into a luxurious noodle dish that’s both comforting and exciting, with fresh chillies providing heat while spring onions and carrots add a crisp freshness that cuts through the richness of the sausage. Perfect for those who want to explore beyond the familiar Pad Thai, this dish offers an authentic taste of Northern Thailand with a contemporary twist, showcasing how Thai cuisine continues to evolve while honoring its traditional ingredients and flavors.

 

Thai stir-fried noodles with Sai ua sausage
 
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Nutrition Information
  • Serving size: 300g
  • Calories: 310
  • Fat: 12 grams
  • Saturated fat: 2 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 41 grams
  • Sugar: 3 grams
  • Sodium: 69 mg
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Protein: 12 grams
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg
Recipe type: Spicy pasta with chillies
Cuisine: Thai
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Okay, this is going to be a labour of love. Sai au, a Thai sausage is not freely available outside Thailand, so to make this dish you will also need to make the sausage. To do this, follow the instructions here. If you have made the sausage or are lucky enough to have bought it elsewhere, follow the recipe below for a fine treat.
Ingredients
  • Thai rice noodles (Glass noodles) - 150 grams
  • Vegetable oil - I tablespoon
  • Onion- 1 medium – diced
  • Fresh red chilli – 1 finely chopped
  • Thai Sai ua sausage – 200 grams (see note)
  • Fresh carrot – ½ cup
  • Chilli oil – one tablespoon
  • Two eggs
  • Spring onions – 4 (sliced)
Instructions
  1. Chop sausage into bite-size pieces
  2. Bring a medium pot of water to the boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Add glass noodles and cover pot. Allow to rehydrate for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Drain and set aside
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet to a medium heat
  6. Add the onion and. Stir until the onions become translucent
  7. Add the sausage and carrot. Cook until the sausage is almost done
  8. Add the chilli oil and garlic
  9. Allow the sausage to cook through
  10. Add the eggs and scramble through
  11. Finally, add the rehydrated glass noodles
  12. Turn up the heat and stir fry until noodles are heated through
  13. Serve immediately topped with spring onions and fresh chilli
Notes
Recipe to make Sai ua sausages here

This recipe yields 3 to 4 servings of approx 300 grams

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