Khao Soi

Northern Thai coconut curry noodle soup with tender chicken.

Ingredients

• 300 g egg noodles
• 1 kg chicken thighs
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 3 tbsp red curry paste
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp yellow curry powder
• 100 g shallots

Method

1. Boil noodles until just tender, then drain.
2. Grind coriander seeds to a powder, sauté with curry paste.
3. Add chicken and toss to coat, cook until browned.
4. Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, and curry powder; simmer until chicken is tender.
5. Serve soup over noodles, garnish with shallots.

Chef's tips

• Adjust the spiciness with more or less curry paste.
• For vegetarian option, switch chicken with tofu.