Khao Soi
Northern Thailand's iconic coconut curry noodle soup — a rich, turmeric-tinted broth ladled over egg noodles with slow-braised chicken, topped with crispy fried noodles, pickled mustard greens, and chilli oil.
Cuisines
Thai
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
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1 cup | Coconut Milk , thick |
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1 cup | Chicken broth |
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2 tablespoons | Red curry paste |
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1 tablespoon | Soy sauce |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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200 grams | Chicken Breast , sliced |
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200 grams | Egg Noodle |
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1 | Lime , cut into wedges |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
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1 cup | Bean Sprout |
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1 | Shallot , thinly sliced |
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1 | Mustard Green , pickled, chopped |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
- 2 Add the red curry paste and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- 3 Stir in the coconut milk and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- 4 Add the soy sauce and sugar, stirring to combine.
- 5 Add the sliced chicken breast and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- 6 Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 7 Season the curry with salt to taste.
- 8 Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls.
- 9 Ladle the curry over the noodles.
- 10 Garnish with lime wedges, chopped cilantro, bean sprouts, sliced shallot, and pickled mustard greens.
- 11 Serve immediately.
Tips
For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk and adjust the spice level by adding more or less red curry paste.