Golden Northern Thai Khao Soi
Celebrate Week 44 with this iconic Northern Thai coconut curry noodle soup, a perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and tangy flavors. This dish stands out with its unique combination of soft egg noodles and a crown of golden crispy noodles for the ultimate texture contrast.
In short
Golden Northern Thai Khao Soi takes about 40 minutes (15 min prep, 25 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 12 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs, boneless and bite-sized600 g
- Red curry paste3 tbsp
- Turmeric powder1 tsp
- Yellow curry powder1 tbsp
- Coconut milk800 ml
- Chicken stock500 ml
- Fish sauce2 tbsp
- Brown sugar1 tbsp
- Fresh egg noodles400 g
- Vegetable oil100 ml
- Shallots, thinly sliced2 stk
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedgesfor garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a small pan. Take a handful of the egg noodles and deep-fry them until golden and crunchy. Set aside on a paper towel.
- 2
In a large pot, heat a splash of coconut milk over medium heat. Stir in the red curry paste, turmeric, and curry powder. Cook until fragrant and the oil starts to separate.
- 3
Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat. Pour in the remaining coconut milk and chicken stock. Let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- 4
While the soup simmers, boil the remaining egg noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Stir the fish sauce and sugar into the soup. Taste and adjust—it should be a harmonious blend of creamy, salty, and slightly sweet.
- 6
Divide the boiled noodles into four bowls. Ladle the rich curry broth and chicken over them. Top with a nest of crispy noodles, sliced shallots, cilantro, and a generous squeeze of lime.
Questions and answers
How long does Golden Northern Thai Khao Soi take?
About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 25 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 12 ingredients: Chicken thighs, boneless and bite-sized, Red curry paste, Turmeric powder, Yellow curry powder, Coconut milk, Chicken stock …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
