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If you're in the mood for a comforting bowl of goodness, look no further than Khao Soi Kai. This Northern Thai Curry Noodle Soup is rich, creamy, and bursting with flavors that will transport you straight to Thailand. Ready to indulge?
**Khao Soi Kai (Northern Thai Curry Noodle Soup with Chicken)**
**Ingredients:**
- 500g chicken (thighs or drumsticks)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1-2 cups egg noodles (or rice noodles)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- Pickled mustard greens (optional, for garnish)
- Red onion, sliced (optional, for garnish)
**Instructions:**
1. **Sauté Aromatics:** In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
2. **Cook the Chicken:** Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
3. **Add Curry Paste:** Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute until the oil separates.
4. **Add Coconut Milk and Broth:** Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until the chicken is tender, about 20-25 minutes. Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
5. **Season:** Stir in fish sauce and sugar, adjusting to taste.
6. **Cook the Noodles:** In a separate pot, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
7. **Serve:** Place cooked noodles in bowls, ladle the rich curry soup over the top, and add shredded chicken. Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and pickled mustard greens or red onion if desired.
Enjoy this delightful and aromatic soup that’s perfect for any day! Let us know how it turned out in the comments below!![Hibiscus :hibiscus: 🌺](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f33a.png)
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**Khao Soi Kai (Northern Thai Curry Noodle Soup with Chicken)**
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- 500g chicken (thighs or drumsticks)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1-2 cups egg noodles (or rice noodles)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- Pickled mustard greens (optional, for garnish)
- Red onion, sliced (optional, for garnish)
![Fork and knife :fork_and_knife: 🍴](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f374.png)
1. **Sauté Aromatics:** In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
2. **Cook the Chicken:** Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
3. **Add Curry Paste:** Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute until the oil separates.
4. **Add Coconut Milk and Broth:** Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until the chicken is tender, about 20-25 minutes. Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
5. **Season:** Stir in fish sauce and sugar, adjusting to taste.
6. **Cook the Noodles:** In a separate pot, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
7. **Serve:** Place cooked noodles in bowls, ladle the rich curry soup over the top, and add shredded chicken. Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and pickled mustard greens or red onion if desired.
Enjoy this delightful and aromatic soup that’s perfect for any day! Let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
![Hibiscus :hibiscus: 🌺](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f33a.png)
![Steaming bowl :ramen: 🍜](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f35c.png)
![Sparkling heart :sparkling_heart: 💖](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f496.png)