Khao Soi
A fragrant Northern Thai curry noodle soup with tender chicken, crispy fried noodles, and a rich coconut-based broth.
⏱ 40 min total🔪 5 min prep🔥 35 min cookMediumServes 4Thai
Ingredients
- •3 tablespoons red curry paste
- •1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- •1 pound chicken breast, cut into chunks
- •3 cups chicken broth
- •2 tablespoons fish sauce
- •1 tablespoon brown sugar
- •8 oz egg noodles
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 shallot, thinly sliced
- •2 limes lime wedges for serving
- •to taste fresh cilantro and crispy fried onions
Directions
- 1Cook egg noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside. Reserve 1 cup cooked noodles and fry separately in oil until crispy.
- 2Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and shallot for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3Add curry paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to release flavors.
- 4Pour in coconut milk and stir well, cooking for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- 5Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add chicken chunks and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- 6Season with fish sauce and brown sugar, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 7Divide cooked noodles among bowls and ladle hot curry broth and chicken over top. Garnish with crispy fried noodles, cilantro, crispy fried onions, and serve with lime wedges.
💡 Khao soi noodles should be split between soft boiled noodles and crisp fried noodles; that textural contrast is part of the dish, not just garnish.
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