Khao Soi: The Thai Noodle Dish You NEED to Try!
In this video, we’re taking you straight to the heart of Northern Thailand with one of its most iconic dishes: Khao Soi – a rich, coconut-based curry noodle soup packed with flavor, spice, and texture.
Ingredients
For the Curry Paste
- 8 black cardamom pods seeds only
- 30 g coriander seeds
- 4 shallots any variety, halved
- 60 g fresh ginger thickly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic
- Dried guajillo chilies or spur chilies if available, chopped
- 10 g powdered turmeric or 20–25 g fresh if available
- 20 g coarse sea salt
For the Soup
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- Prepared curry paste from above
- 2 cans full-fat coconut milk
- 1.5 liters homemade chicken stock or water with bouillon
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 30–40 g shaved palm sugar
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 2 chicken breasts
For Serving
- Dried egg noodles boiled per package instructions
- Crispy fried egg noodles
- Pickled mustard greens
- Lime wedges
- Salt for seasoning
Instructions
Prepare the Curry Paste
- Extract seeds from the black cardamom pods.
- Dry roast the cardamom seeds and coriander seeds in a pan until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Char the halved shallots and sliced ginger in a dry pan until they develop a nice char without burning.
- Blend the roasted seeds into a powder. Add the charred shallots, ginger, garlic, chilies, turmeric, and sea salt. Blend until a smooth paste forms, adding a splash of water if necessary.
Cook the Soup
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the curry paste, stirring and frying until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken stock, stirring to combine.
- Add soy sauces (both regular and dark) and palm sugar. Simmer gently.
- Add chicken drumsticks and simmer for 45 minutes. Add chicken breasts after 20 minutes, cooking until they reach 67–68°C internally. Remove the chicken once cooked to prevent overcooking.
Prepare the Crispy Noodles
- Deep-fry boiled and cooled egg noodles in oil heated to 180°C until crispy. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
Assemble the Dish
- Place boiled egg noodles in a serving bowl.
- Ladle the hot soup over the noodles.
- Add a chicken drumstick and slices of chicken breast.
- Top with crispy noodles, pickled mustard greens, and lime wedges.
Final Adjustments
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with oyster sauce or additional soy sauce if needed.