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Northern Thai Khao Soi

Creamy, spiced curry noodle soup with tender chicken, crispy noodles, and bold northern Thai flavors. Ready in under 45 minutes with pantry staples.

Total time
40 min
Servings
2
Calories
680
Protein
42g
Northern Thai Khao Soi
comfortsatisfyingthaichickencreamytendercrispyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, roughly 1-inch chunks.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.

  3. Step 3

    Add curry paste, stirring constantly for 60 seconds until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in coconut milk, stirring until the paste dissolves, about 90 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Add chicken pieces and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook 12 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

  6. Step 6

    Stir in fish sauce. Taste and adjust with lime juice, fish sauce, or salt.

  7. Step 7

    Boil noodles in salted water until al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain.

  8. Step 8

    Divide noodles between bowls. Ladle curry and chicken over the top.

  9. Step 9

    Squeeze fresh lime over each bowl. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (4–5 quart)
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • wooden spoon or whisk
  • colander
  • serving bowls
  • liquid measuring cup

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