Khao Soi

Khao Soi

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

vegetable oil 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
chicken broth 1 cup Chicken broth
red curry paste 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
soy sauce 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
sugar 1 teaspoon Sugar
Chicken Breast 200 grams Chicken Breast , sliced
Egg Noodle 200 grams Egg Noodle
lime 1 Lime , cut into wedges
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped
Bean Sprout 1 cup Bean Sprout
Shallot 1 Shallot , thinly sliced
Mustard Green 1 Mustard Green , pickled, chopped
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add the red curry paste and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in the coconut milk and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  4. 4 Add the soy sauce and sugar, stirring to combine.
  5. 5 Add the sliced chicken breast and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  7. 7 Season the curry with salt to taste.
  8. 8 Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls.
  9. 9 Ladle the curry over the noodles.
  10. 10 Garnish with lime wedges, chopped cilantro, bean sprouts, sliced shallot, and pickled mustard greens.
  11. 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.