Chicken Khao Soi

Serves: 2

Jacklyn McClure

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

52

Sweetness

50

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 medium

Shallot (halved)

1 tsp

Curry Powder

2 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

Directions:

1

For khao soi paste: Place chiles in a small heatproof bowl, add boiling water to cover, and let soak until softened, 25-30 minutes

2

Drain chiles, reserving soaking liquid

3

Purée chiles, shallots, garlic, ginger, cilantro stems, coriander, turmeric, curry powder, and 2 tablespoons soaking liquid in a food processor, adding more soaking liquid by tablespoonfuls, if needed, until smooth

4

Place chiles in a small heatproof bowl, add boiling water to cover, and let soak until softened, 25-30 minutes

5

Drain chiles, reserving soaking liquid

6

Purée chiles, shallots, garlic, ginger, cilantro stems, coriander, turmeric, curry powder, and 2 tablespoons soaking liquid in a food processor, adding more soaking liquid by tablespoonfuls, if needed, until smooth

7

For soup: Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat

8

Add khao soi paste; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly darkened, 4-6 minutes

9

Add coconut milk and broth

10

Bring to a boil; add chicken

11

Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is fork-tender, 20-25 minutes

12

Transfer chicken to a plate

13

Let cool slightly; shred meat

14

Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions

15

Add chicken, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, and sugar to soup

16

Season with salt or more fish sauce, if needed

17

Divide soup and noodles among bowls and serve with toppings

18

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat

19

Add khao soi paste; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly darkened, 4-6 minutes

20

Add coconut milk and broth

21

Bring to a boil; add chicken

22

Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is fork-tender, 20-25 minutes

23

Transfer chicken to a plate

24

Let cool slightly; shred meat

25

Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions

26

Add chicken, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, and sugar to soup

27

Season with salt or more fish sauce, if needed

28

Divide soup and noodles among bowls and serve with toppings