Khao Soi is a rich northern Thai curry noodle soup built on creamy coconut broth, tender chicken, and soft egg noodles, finished with a crown of crispy noodles for contrast. The flavor is deep, fragrant, gently spicy, and unmistakably comforting with layers of curry, turmeric, and lime. πΏ
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Creamy coconut curry broth, tender chicken, soft noodles, and crispy topping make Khao Soi one of the most unforgettable Thai soups ever created. π
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Broth
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π₯₯ 400 ml coconut milk (1β cups / 13.5 fl oz)
π§ 750 ml chicken stock (3 cups / 25 fl oz)
πΆοΈ 35 g red curry paste (2 tbsp / 1.2 oz)
π‘ 5 g turmeric powder (1 tsp / 0.18 oz)
π§ 12 g garlic, minced (4 cloves / 0.4 oz)
π§ 100 g shallots, finely sliced (ΒΎ cup / 3.5 oz)
π₯£ 30 ml fish sauce (2 tbsp / 1 fl oz)
π¬ 15 g palm sugar (1 tbsp / 0.5 oz)
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Chicken and noodles
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π 500 g chicken thighs, boneless (1.1 lb)
π 250 g egg noodles, fresh or dried (8.8 oz)
π« 500 ml vegetable oil for frying a small noodle portion (2 cups / 17 fl oz)
π Prep: 20 min
π₯ Cook/Bake: 30 min
π Rest: 2 min
β° Total: 52 min
Nutritional Value
π₯ Calories: ~520 kcal
πͺ Protein: ~28 g
πΎ Carbohydrates: ~36 g
π§ Fat: ~29 g
π₯ Fiber: ~3 g
π₯ 520 kcalπͺ 28 g proteinπ 36 g carbsπ§ 29 g fatπΎ 3 g fiber
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Advice
Keep the crispy noodles separate until the last second so they stay airy and crunchy on top. π
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Why it works π‘
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The soup works because creamy coconut broth coats the soft noodles while fried noodles add the crisp contrast that makes every bite more layered and memorable. π₯₯
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Twist πΆοΈ
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Add 150 g shrimp (5.3 oz) instead of chicken for a lighter seafood version with the same rich northern Thai curry character. π€
Status
Creamy curry broth, tender chicken, and crispy noodles make Khao Soi a deeply comforting Thai bowl with bold northern soul. ππ₯₯
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