This amazing Khao Soi recipe is for the most famous noodle dish in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. Easy to make, this fragrant coconut curry broth with chicken is to die for!
Heat some vegetable oil in a pot and lightly fry the fresh noodles, stirring occasionally until browned and crispy.
Drain the crispy fried egg noodles onto a paper towel and set aside.
For the curry paste
To make the curry paste add the dried chilies, lemongrass, ginger, shallots, turmeric, ground coriander, curry powder, and lime zest in a mortar and make a paste.
You can add some oil to make it more smooth.
For Khao Soi soup
For the khao soi curry noodle soup add ⅓ of the coconut milk to a pot and bring to a boil.
Add the curry paste and stir to mix until combined.
Reduce the mixture until thick and let it darken for about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken legs, chicken stock, and the rest of the coconut milk.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer slowly for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
Season the soup with fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice.
Assemble the dish
To serve the khao soi, divide the cooked egg noodles into bowls, then pour the curry noodle soup over the noodles.
Garnish with the crispy noodles, red onions, and chopped cilantro or coriander leaves.
Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the taste of the curry soup to your liking by adding more or less lime juice, fish sauce, or curry paste.