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Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Noodle Soup)

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A fragrant Thai coconut noodle soup with a creamy, spiced broth made from curry paste, turmeric, and cardamom. Paired with rice noodles, fresh lime, and your choice of protein, Khao Soi is a comforting yet vibrant dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

4–6 ounces dry rice noodles

1 tablespoon coconut, peanut, or olive oil

1 large shallot, finely diced (or 1/2 onion)

2 tablespoons chopped lemongrass

4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (more for spicier)

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (or grated turmeric)

1/2 teaspoon yellow curry powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk

1 cup chicken broth (or veggie broth)

4–6 kaffir lime leaves (optional)

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)

2 tablespoons fish sauce (or vegan fish sauce)

2 tablespoons soy sauce (adjust if using vegan fish sauce)

2 tablespoons brown sugar or palm sugar

1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (Sambal Olek)

8–12 ounces protein: shrimp, tofu, or chicken

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 lime (juice and wedges for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté shallot until softened.
  3. Add lemongrass, garlic, curry paste, turmeric, curry powder, and cardamom. Cook until fragrant.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and broth. Add kaffir lime leaves and red bell pepper. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and chili garlic sauce. Adjust flavors to taste.
  6. Add protein of choice and cook until just done.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  8. To serve, place noodles in bowls, ladle broth and protein over, and garnish with extra lime wedges.

Notes

Swap rice noodles with egg noodles for a heartier version.

Add mushrooms, spinach, or carrots for extra veggies.

For vegan Khao Soi, use tofu, vegetable broth, and vegan fish sauce.

Adjust heat with more curry paste or chili garlic sauce.

Kaffir lime leaves add depth, but substitute with lime zest and juice if unavailable.

Store broth and noodles separately for best texture.

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