World Flavors Cookbook

Khao Soi (Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodles)

Name: Khao Soi (Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodles)
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: Thailand
Ingredients: 500g chicken drumsticks or thighs; 400ml coconut milk; 3 tbsp Khao Soi curry paste; 500g fresh egg noodles; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp palm sugar; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; Garnishes: pickled mustard greens, shallots, lime wedges, chili oil

Northern Thailand's signature dish — a fragrant coconut curry soup served over soft egg noodles and topped with a nest of crispy fried noodles.

Cuisine: Thailand

Ingredients

500g chicken drumsticks or thighs
400ml coconut milk
3 tbsp Khao Soi curry paste
500g fresh egg noodles
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp palm sugar
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Garnishes: pickled mustard greens, shallots, lime wedges, chili oil

Instructions

Fry curry paste and turmeric in coconut cream until fragrant.
Add chicken and sear. Pour in remaining coconut milk and some water.
Simmer until chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender.
Fry a small portion of the egg noodles until crispy. Boil the rest until soft.
Place soft noodles in a bowl, add chicken and curry broth.
Top with crispy noodles and serve with the garnishes on the side.