Kuay Teow Tom Yum
Silky rice noodles in a fragrant, spicy tom yum broth with shrimp, chicken, and fresh herbs. Ready in 30 minutes with bold, authentic Thai flavors.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, roughly 1 inch.
Step 2
Soak rice noodles in room-temperature water for 15 minutes until pliable.
Step 3
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Stir in tom yum paste until dissolved, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Add chicken pieces and simmer 5 minutes until cooked through.
Step 6
Add shrimp and drained noodles. Simmer 3 minutes until shrimp pink.
Step 7
Squeeze lime juice into the pot. Stir in fish sauce and taste.
Step 8
Divide noodles and broth between two bowls.
Step 9
Top with cilantro, Thai basil, and sliced chilies. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-8 quart capacity)
- wooden spoon for stirring
- colander for draining noodles
- bowls for serving
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