World Flavors Cookbook

Khao Soi (Lao Rice Noodle Soup)

Name: Khao Soi (Lao Rice Noodle Soup)
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Laos
Ingredients: Rice noodles For sauce: Ground pork, fermented soybean paste, tomatoes, garlic, shallots Chicken or pork broth Toppings: Fresh herbs, lime, bean sprouts, pickled cabbage

A comforting northern Lao noodle soup with a rich, fermented soybean and tomato meat sauce.

Cuisine: Laos

Ingredients

Rice noodles For sauce: Ground pork, fermented soybean paste, tomatoes, garlic, shallots Chicken or pork broth Toppings: Fresh herbs, lime, bean sprouts, pickled cabbage

Instructions

1. Sauté garlic and shallots, add pork and fermented soy paste. 2. Add diced tomatoes and simmer until a thick sauce forms. 3. Cook rice noodles and place in bowls. 4. Pour hot broth over noodles, top with a generous spoonful of meat sauce. 5. Garnish with herbs and pickles.