Description
Chicken Khao Soi is a deliciously rich and aromatic Thai noodle soup that combines tender chicken with a creamy coconut milk base, making it the ultimate comfort food. This flavorful dish hails from Northern Thailand and is characterized by its homemade curry paste, which infuses the soup with a warm, inviting taste. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, Chicken Khao Soi allows for customizable toppings like crispy onions, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime to elevate your dining experience. With its ease of preparation and delightful flavors, this recipe will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large dried New Mexico or guajillo chiles
- 2 medium shallots
- 8 garlic cloves
- 2-inch piece ginger
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro stems
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cans (14 oz each) unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1 lb Chinese egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar or light brown sugar
- Kosher salt
- Sliced red onion, bean sprouts, cilantro sprigs, crispy fried onions or shallots, chili oil, and lime wedges
Instructions
- Soak chiles in boiling water until softened (25–30 minutes). Drain and reserve some soaking liquid.
- Blend chiles with shallots, garlic, ginger, cilantro stems, coriander, turmeric, curry powder, and reserved liquid until smooth.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the curry paste until darkened (4–6 minutes). Add coconut milk and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Add chicken thighs; reduce heat and simmer until fork-tender (20–25 minutes). Shred chicken after cooling slightly.
- Cook egg noodles as per package instructions. Combine shredded chicken with soup base along with fish sauce and sugar. Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling/Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg