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Khao Soi

Khao Soi Recipe with Chicken Thighs

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Khao Soi is a rich and creamy Northern Thai coconut curry noodle soup. It features tender chicken, egg noodles, and a flavorful broth, garnished with crispy noodles and fresh herbs.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup crispy fried egg noodles, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup pickled mustard greens, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add red curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  2. Stir in coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, brown sugar, turmeric powder, and curry powder. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Add chicken thighs to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. While the curry simmers, cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  5. To serve, divide cooked egg noodles among bowls. Ladle the chicken curry soup over the noodles.
  6. Garnish each bowl with crispy fried egg noodles, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, chopped red onion, and pickled mustard greens.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add a pinch of chili flakes to the curry paste.
  • Adjust sweetness and saltiness to your taste with more brown sugar or fish sauce.
  • You can substitute chicken with beef or tofu for a different variation.
  • Leftover Khao Soi can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmer
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg