World Flavors Cookbook

Khao Piak Sen (Lao Chicken Noodle Soup)

Thick, fresh hand-pulled rice noodles in a rich chicken broth with galangal and lemongrass — the comforting Lao breakfast soup.

Cuisine: Laos

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (or 4 thighs)
• 400g fresh rice noodles (thick)
• 3 stalks lemongrass, bruised
• 5 slices galangal
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• Crispy garlic, spring onions, cilantro to serve
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Simmer chicken with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, and garlic for 35 minutes.
2. Remove chicken. Shred meat, discard skin.
3. Strain broth. Season with fish sauce and oyster sauce.
4. Blanch noodles in broth until soft.
5. Serve noodles in broth with shredded chicken.
6. Top with crispy garlic, spring onions, cilantro, and lime.