Golden Thai Khao Soi Noodle Soup
Celebrate Week 44 with this Northern Thai masterpiece, a rich coconut curry soup that delivers a thrilling contrast of textures. Featuring tender chicken and a unique combination of soft boiled noodles topped with golden crispy ones, it is an explosion of aromatic spices and zesty lime perfect for a cozy evening.
In short
Golden Thai Khao Soi Noodle Soup takes about 40 minutes (15 min prep, 25 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 14 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless600 g
- Egg noodles (fresh or dried)400 g
- Coconut milk800 ml
- Red curry paste3 tbsp
- Curry powder1 tbsp
- Ground turmeric1 tsp
- Chicken stock250 ml
- Fish sauce2 tbsp
- Palm sugar (or brown sugar)1 tbsp
- Neutral oil for frying100 ml
- Shallots, thinly sliced2 stk
- Pickled mustard greens, chopped50 g
- Lime, cut into wedges1 stk
- Fresh cilantro1 handful
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut milk over medium heat until it starts to bubble. Add the red curry paste, curry powder, and turmeric. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant and the oil begins to separate.
- 2
Add the sliced chicken thighs to the pot and stir to coat in the paste. Pour in the remaining coconut milk and the chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is tender. Season with fish sauce and sugar.
- 3
While the soup simmers, heat oil in a small pan. Take a small handful of the egg noodles (about 1/4 of the total) and fry them in the hot oil until golden and crunchy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- 4
Cook the rest of the egg noodles in boiling water according to package instructions (usually 3-4 minutes). Drain well and divide into four deep serving bowls.
- 5
Ladle the rich curry soup and chicken over the boiled noodles. Top each bowl with a nest of crispy fried noodles. Serve immediately with sliced shallots, pickled mustard greens, fresh cilantro, and a lime wedge on the side for squeezing.
Questions and answers
How long does Golden Thai Khao Soi Noodle Soup 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 14 ingredients: Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, Egg noodles (fresh or dried), Coconut milk, Red curry paste, Curry powder, Ground turmeric …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
