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Khao Soi

ข้าวซอย/cow soy/
Also known as: Khao Soy, Kao Soi, Khao Soi Gai, Chiang Mai Curry Noodles
Khao Soi
About this dish

A northern Thai curry noodle soup with both soft and crispy egg noodles, served in a rich coconut curry broth.

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Ingredients
🍜300g egg noodles
🍗4 chicken drumsticks
🥥400ml coconut milk
🌶️3 tbsp khao soi curry paste
🍶2 tbsp fish sauce
🧅Pickled mustard greens and shallots, for garnish
🍋Lime wedges, for garnish
Method
Serves 4
1
Cook the curry paste in a little coconut cream until fragrant.
2
Add the chicken and remaining coconut milk, then simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
3
Season with fish sauce to taste.
4
Cook most of the noodles until soft, and deep-fry a small portion of noodles until crispy for topping.
5
Serve the soft noodles in bowls with the curry and chicken poured over, topped with crispy noodles, pickled mustard greens, shallots, and a lime wedge.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Khao soi is closely associated with Chiang Mai and northern Thailand, showing influence from neighboring Burmese and Yunnanese cuisines.

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