Khao Soi
This authentic Khao Soi features tender chicken in a rich, creamy coconut curry broth with soft egg noodles and crispy fried noodles on top. Finished with lime, pickled mustard greens, and shallots, it's a comforting Northern Thai classic bursting with bold, aromatic flavor.
Servings: 4
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
- 400 grams Chicken breast
- 400 ml Coconut milk
Spices
- 2 tsp Yellow Curry paste
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Cardamon powder
- 1 tsp Fish sauce
- 1 Chicken stock cube
- 2 tsp Lime juice
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 Onion - Chopped.
- 3 Garlic cloves - Sliced.
- ¼ cup Parsley
- ¼ Thai Red Chilli - Sliced.
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles: Boil a large pot of water. Cook fresh egg noodles for 2-4 minutes or dried egg noodles for 5-7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Chop onions and garlic. Heat oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Sauté onions for 5-6 minutes until caramelized. Add garlic and sauté for 2-4 minutes until golden.
- Make the Soup: Stir in yellow curry paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken stock cube, cardamom powder, turmeric powder, and coconut milk. Add chopped chicken and a drop of fish sauce; simmer for 20 minutes. Optionally, add Kefir lime leaves and lemongrass.
- Fry the Noodles and serve: Heat oil in another pan and fry egg noodles until golden and crispy. Place khao soi in a bowl, sprinkle with parsley, add chili slices, and top with fried noodles. Enjoy!
Notes
Use Thai Yellow Curry. It is the closest in flavour to the authentic Khao Soi recipe. Curry Paste can be adjusted to make the khao soi bolder or milder in flavour. Full fat coconut milk creates a creamier curry. Chicken thighs produce the best results for a juicier flavour. Pickled mustard greens add a tangy flavour, you can purchase it at an Asian supermarket. Substitute with yellow radish.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1403mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 4mg