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Thai khao soi with chicken, golden coconut curry broth, egg noodles, crispy noodles, pickled greens, red onion, and lime.

Classic Thai Khao Soi with Chicken

Northern Thai coconut curry noodle soup with tender chicken, egg noodles, crispy noodles, lime, and pickled greens.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Curry Broth
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste plus more to taste
  • 1 tbsp yellow curry powder
  • 2 cups coconut milk full-fat
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice plus wedges for serving
Noodles and Garnishes
  • 12 oz fresh or dried egg noodles
  • 4 oz crispy fried noodles for topping
  • 1/2 cup pickled mustard greens chopped
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 large limes cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Large pot
  • Blender
  • Tongs
  • Ladle

Method
 

Make the broth:
  1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat and cook the curry paste and curry powder for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the coconut milk gradually, stirring until smooth. Add the stock, fish sauce, and sugar.
  3. Add the chicken, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 20 minutes until tender. Stir in the lime juice.
Cook the noodles:
  1. Boil the egg noodles according to the package directions, then drain and divide among bowls.
  2. Warm the crispy noodles briefly in a dry skillet if needed.
Assemble:
  1. Ladle the hot curry broth and chicken over the noodles.
  2. Top with crispy noodles, pickled greens, red onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 1120mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9g

Notes

  • Adjust curry paste and chili oil to taste.
  • Keep the broth at a gentle simmer so the coconut milk stays smooth.
  • Fresh noodles cook quickly; watch them closely.

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