Thai Instant Noodle Salad with Minced Pork, Shrimp & Thai Sausage Recipe (Yum Mama – ยำมาม่า)

🥗 Why You’ll Love This Version

• ✅ Protein-packed & flavorful – minced pork, shrimp, and Thai sausage together.

• ✅ Quick & easy – ready in 20–25 minutes.

• ✅ Balanced Thai flavors – spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet.

• ✅ Perfect for street food lovers – authentic, colorful, and shareable.

🧂 Ingredients (Serves 2)

Noodles & Salad:

• 2 packs instant noodles (Mama brand recommended)

• ½ cup shredded cabbage

• ½ cup julienned carrot

• ½ cup sliced cucumber

• 2 green onions, chopped

• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Protein:

• 150 g minced pork

• 100 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 Thai fermented sausage (Sai Ua) or Northern-style sausage, sliced thin

Dressing:

• 2 tbsp fish sauce

• 1–2 tbsp lime juice (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp sugar or palm sugar

• 1–2 Thai bird’s eye chilies, chopped (adjust spice)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

🍳 How to Make Minced Pork, Shrimp & Thai Sausage Yum Mama

1. Cook the noodles:
   Boil the instant noodles for 2–3 minutes until just soft. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

2. Cook the proteins:

   • In a pan, cook minced pork until lightly browned.

   • Add shrimp and sliced Thai sausage; stir-fry 2–3 minutes until shrimp turns pink and sausage is fragrant.

3. Prepare the dressing:
   In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, and chopped chilies. Stir until sugar dissolves.

4. Combine salad ingredients:
   In a large bowl, toss noodles, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and green onions with the cooked pork, shrimp, and sausage.

5. Add the dressing:
   Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture. Toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.

6. Serve:
   Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

🌶️ Tips for the Perfect Protein-Packed Yum Mama

• Use fresh shrimp and minced pork for the juiciest result.

• Adjust lime, sugar, and chili to your preferred level of tanginess and spice.

• For extra crunch, lightly fry the noodles before mixing with protein and vegetables.

• Eat immediately — noodles absorb dressing over time and become soggy.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve with sticky rice or plain jasmine rice.

• Pair with Thai iced tea or a cold drink to balance the spice.

• Ideal for street food nights, potlucks, or quick lunches.

💡 Fun Fact

Adding shrimp along with minced pork and Thai sausage is a popular twist in Thai street food, creating a hearty, protein-rich version of the classic Yum Mama that’s loved by locals for its bold flavors and satisfying texture.