Thai Curry Noodle Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Spicy Khao Soi Mix
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2 medium shallots with peels removed
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2 spicy Thai bird’s eye chilies, fresh
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6 garlic cloves
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1 teaspoon curry powder
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1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into slices
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2 teaspoons turmeric (ground)
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Cilantro leaves and stems, 1/4 cup
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Lime zest scraped from 1 lime
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2 tablespoons of pungent shrimp paste
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2 teaspoons coriander (ground)
→ Savory Soup Ingredients
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into slices
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14 ounces of creamy, unsweetened coconut milk
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2 tablespoons of neutral vegetable oil
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1 pound of fresh egg noodles (Chinese style)
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2 tablespoons vibrant red Thai curry paste
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2 teaspoons soft brown sugar
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3 tablespoons umami-rich fish sauce
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
→ Bright Toppings
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Chopped fresh cilantro
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Pickled mustard greens and stems for crunch
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Sliced fresh shallots
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Lime slices to squeeze over
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Golden-fried crispy noodles
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Nam Prik Pao (Thai chili paste)
# Instructions:
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Toss all the khao soi paste ingredients into a food processor. Blend everything until you have a smooth, rich paste that smells incredible—this will be the heart of your soup.
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Warm some vegetable oil in a big pot over medium heat. Sear the sliced chicken until it’s golden, then set it aside. Add the curry paste to the same pot and cook it for a few minutes till you smell the spices. Mix in red curry paste, the broth, and sugar, then bring this to a low boil.
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Lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Stir in the fish sauce and coconut milk, making sure it’s all well blended. Put your cooked chicken back in so it finishes cooking in the flavorful broth.
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While the broth is bubbling, prepare the noodles by following the cooking directions on the package. Aim for a chewy, but tender, texture before draining them.
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Put the noodles in four bowls. Ladle the hot coconut curry soup over them. Add on the toppings—crispy noodles, pickles, herbs, lime, and chili paste—and enjoy!
# Notes:
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A fragrant dish enjoyed in Northern Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos.
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The mix of crunchy and chewy noodles makes it so special.
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If you can’t find shrimp paste, laksa paste works as a swap.