Khao Soi

Name: Khao Soi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 3 tbsp red curry paste; 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz); 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 12 oz fresh or dried egg noodles; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 limes, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup pickled mustard greens, rinsed, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Northern Thailand's iconic dish of braised chicken in a rich, coconut-curry broth served over soft egg noodles and topped with crispy fried noodles, pickled mustard greens, shallots, and lime. A layered, craveable bowl that's unlike any other curry.

60 minMediumServes 4610 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp red curry paste
2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz)
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground turmeric
12 oz fresh or dried egg noodles
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4 shallots, thinly sliced
2 limes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup pickled mustard greens, rinsed, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 3 tbsp red curry paste and 1 tsp ground turmeric and fry, stirring, for 2 minutes until fragrant.
2

Add 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz) and stir to combine with the paste. Add 2 cups chicken broth, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tsp brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
3

Add 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to the pot. Partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 30-35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F and tender.
4

While the chicken cooks, reserve a handful of the uncooked 12 oz fresh or dried egg noodles. Cook the remaining noodles according to package directions, drain, and divide among 4 bowls.
5

Heat remaining vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the reserved raw noodles for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until crispy and golden. Drain on paper towels - these are the crispy topping.
6

Remove the chicken from the broth. If desired, shred or leave whole. Ladle broth generously over the noodles in each bowl and top with chicken.
7

Garnish each bowl with crispy noodles, 4 thinly sliced shallots, 1/2 cup rinsed, chopped pickled mustard greens, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, and 2 cut into wedges limes for squeezing.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Khao Soi reach?

For Khao Soi, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of curry paste in Khao Soi?

The entry for Khao Soi calls for 3 tbsp red curry paste. In its place: Another color of Thai curry paste works, with a shift in heat and flavor. In a pinch, bloom curry powder in the oil with minced garlic, ginger and a little lime zest.

Is Khao Soi spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Khao Soi comes from 3 tbsp red curry paste. For a milder plate, start with half the curry paste and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Khao Soi contain soy?

Yes: 1 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Khao Soi?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 42 g of protein in about 610 calories, alongside 58 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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