Khao Soi Recipe: Taste Northern Thailand’s Best Dish

Delicious Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup (Khao Soi) Recipe

This Khao Soi recipe, inspired by Northern Thailand and Burmese cuisine, is a noodle-lover’s favorite. It features soft chewy noodles in a rich curry broth topped with crunchy fried wonton noodles. Although still rare in the U.S., Khao Soi has been receiving some well-deserved attention lately. Will you be the first to tell your friends about it?

Discover the Unique Flavors of Khao Soi

This sweet, sour, and spicy dish is a fusion of Burmese and Yunnan Chinese cuisine from centuries of trade migration. Bright kaffir lime and tart, crunchy pickled mustard greens complement a subtle sweetness. Additionally, notes of lemongrass, shallots, and chiles transport you to Northern Thailand, creating a complex and delightful flavor profile.

The Culinary Fusion of Northern Thailand

Khao Soi holds a special place in the culinary traditions of Northern Thailand. This dish, with its rich history and unique blend of flavors, exemplifies the fusion of cultures and cuisines that have shaped the region. As you enjoy this Khao Soi recipe, you’ll experience a taste of the cultural heritage that makes Northern Thai cuisine so special.

Savor the Khao Soi Experience

This Khao Soi recipe is perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal that transports you to Northern Thailand. The combination of soft and crunchy textures, along with the sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, makes it a unique and satisfying dish. Furthermore, serving it with a side of fresh herbs and lime wedges enhances the flavors even further.

Bringing Thai Curry Noodle Soup Home

We hope that Khao Soi becomes one of your new favorite Southeast Asian dishes – it’s certainly one of ours! Whether you follow a traditional Khao Soi recipe or add your own twist, this dish celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Northern Thailand. For more delicious Thai recipes, check out our collection of Thai Recipes. If you need quality ingredients, visit Thai Supermarket.

Happy cooking!

Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup (Khao Soi)

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Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine Burmese, Thai

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

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• 10 oz Egg noodles
• 2.5 oz Yellow curry paste (70g)
• 13.5 fl oz Coconut milk (400g)
• 1 Vegetable broth concentrate packet
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Kaffir lime
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Thai chili (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce (optional)

Proteins (choose one):

• 6-8 oz firm tofu/bean curd
• 6-8 oz rotisserie chicken
• 4 chicken drumsticks

Toppings (choose as many as you like):

• ¼ cup Pickled mustard greens
• ½ cup Wonton strips or fried shallots
• 2-4 sliced hard-boiled eggs
• ¼ cup thinly sliced white/red onion
• ½ cup mung bean sprouts
• ¼ cup Chopped green onion
• ¼ cup cilantro

Instructions

 

Prep Ingredients

• Open pickled mustard greens, drain, & rinse under water. Chop into bitesize pieces. Mince the garlic.
• Prep proteins: wash and cut into bitesize pieces.
• (Optional): wash any fresh toppings and set aside. If adding onion, thinly slice and soak in water. Drain before serving.

Create Broth

• In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
• In a separate large saucepan, heat the coconut milk over medium until warm.
• Add curry paste and stir until completely absorbed.

Add Protein & Vegetables

• Add 2.5 cups of water, vegetable broth concentrate packet, protein, sugar, and garlic.
• Turn heat to medium-high until nearly boiling.
• Reduce heat back to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broth develops a rich consistency.

Cook Egg Noodles

• Add egg noodles to the medium pot of boiling water from step 2 and cook for 4-5 min or according to the package directions, stirring occasionally.
• Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Tip: add a little oil to the noodles and toss to prevent them from sticking.

Add Kaffir Lime & Simmer

• Stir kaffir lime leaves into the khao soi. (Optional) add fish sauce to taste. Note: if you added chicken drumsticks or larger pieces of chicken, let the chicken simmer in the broth for another 10-15 minutes on low-medium until tender and cooked through.

Plate & Enjoy!

• Divide noodles between 4 large bowls and ladle khao soi over the noodles.
• Customize each bowl with wonton strips or fried shallots, pickled mustard greens, Thai chili flakes (spicy!), green onion, and any fresh toppings.
• “Gin hâi a-ròi” bon appétit!

Keyword Burmese curry noodles, khao soi, Thai curry soup

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