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Khao Soi

Name: Khao Soi
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 500 g Egg noodles; 800 g Chicken drumsticks; 800 ml Coconut milk; 4 tbsp Red curry paste; 1 tbsp Curry powder; 1 tsp Turmeric; 3 tbsp Fish sauce; 1 tbsp Palm sugar; 4 pieces Shallots (to serve); 100 g Pickled mustard greens (to serve); 3 pieces Limes; 500 ml Oil for frying; 30 g Coriander

Khao Soi is a classic Thai soup that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Egg noodles, Chicken drumsticks, Coconut milk, Red curry paste, Curry powder, Turmeric, Fish sauce, Palm sugar, Shallots (to serve), Pickled mustard greens (to serve), Limes, Oil for frying and Coriander, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Thai cooking, the dish focuses on celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat.

In authentic Thai tradition, Khao Soi is best presented with fragrant jasmine rice and fresh cooling herbs.

If you enjoy authentic Thai cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao).

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 25 minCook: 45 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Egg noodles500 g
Chicken drumsticks800 g
Coconut milk800 ml
Red curry paste4 tbsp
Curry powder1 tbsp
Turmeric1 tsp
Fish sauce3 tbsp
Palm sugar1 tbsp
Shallots (to serve)4 pieces
Pickled mustard greens (to serve)100 g
Limes3 pieces
Oil for frying500 ml
Coriander30 g

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🍳 Fry

Set a fifth of the noodles aside, separate the strands and deep-fry them to a golden crisp.

Step 2

Heat the thick part of the coconut milk in a pan, without stirring, until the oil separates out.

Step 3🍳 Fry

Fry the curry paste, curry powder and turmeric in that oil for three minutes, until deeply fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chicken and turn it in the paste until it is coated all over.

Step 5🍲 Simmer

Add the rest of the coconut milk and some water, the fish sauce and the sugar, and simmer thirty minutes.

Step 6♨️ Boil

Boil the remaining noodles and divide them between bowls.

Step 7

Ladle over the curry and chicken, top with the fried noodles, shallot, pickled greens, coriander and a wedge of lime.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Khao Soi reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Thai home cooking, celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown egg noodles in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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