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Chicken Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)

Learn how to make chicken khao soi, a coconut curry noodle soup recipe hailing from Northern Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos, with both chewy & crispy noodles!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 689 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

For the khao soi paste:
  • 2 Thai bird's eye chilies
  • 2 medium shallots
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1-inch piece ginger (peeled and sliced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (stems and leaves, rinsed)
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons shrimp paste (Thai, filipino, or Chinese shrimp pastes will all work; can substitute laksa paste)
For the soup:
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce (or to taste)
  • 1 pound fresh Chinese egg noodles (thick wonton noodles work well)
To garnish:
  • thinly sliced shallots
  • Lime wedges
  • pickled mustard stems/greens
  • crispy noodles
  • chopped cilantro
  • Thai chili paste (Nam Prik Pao)

Instructions

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  1. Add all the curry paste ingredients to a food processor and pulse until you get a smooth paste.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and stir-fry the chicken until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside. To the fat left in the pot, add the paste. Fry for 3-5 minutes, until fragrant. Add the canned Thai red curry paste, broth, and brown sugar, and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low. When the broth is at a low simmer, add the coconut milk and fish sauce. Add the chicken back to the broth.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package instructions.
  5. To serve, divide the noodles among 4 bowls. Cover with chicken and broth, and garnish with sliced shallots, lime wedges, pickled mustard greens, fried noodles, cilantro, and Thai chili paste.

Notes

  • Nutrition information does not include toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 689kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Cholesterol 226mg (75%) Sodium 1457mg (61%) Potassium 921mg (26%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1317IU (26%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 689

% Daily Value*

Calories 689kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Cholesterol 226mg 75%
Sodium 1457mg 61%
Potassium 921mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1317IU 26%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.