World Flavors Cookbook

Khao Piak Sen (Chicken Noodle Soup)

Name: Khao Piak Sen (Chicken Noodle Soup)
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Laos
Ingredients: Handmade noodles: Rice flour and tapioca starch Chicken broth, shredded chicken Toppings: Crispy garlic, scallions, cilantro, lime

The Lao equivalent of chicken soup; thick, handmade tapioca noodles in a starchy, comforting chicken broth.

Cuisine: Laos

Ingredients

Handmade noodles: Rice flour and tapioca starch Chicken broth, shredded chicken Toppings: Crispy garlic, scallions, cilantro, lime

Instructions

1. Make noodles by mixing flours with hot water and rolling into thick strips. 2. Boil the chicken broth. Add noodles directly to the pot (the starch thickens the soup). 3. Simmer until noodles are translucent and soup is thick. 4. Top with shredded chicken and plenty of crispy garlic.