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Savory Thai Khao Soi with Coconut Curry Noodles

Name: Savory Thai Khao Soi with Coconut Curry Noodles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 tbsp lemongrass, finely chopped; 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced; 3 garlic cloves; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tbsp coriander seeds, toasted; 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into pieces; 2 cups coconut milk; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tsp sugar; 2 cups chicken broth; 12 oz egg noodles; 1-in piece fresh ginger, sliced; 1 tbsp oil, for frying; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup pickled mustard greens

Delight in this traditional northern Thai noodle dish, rich with aromatic curry and layers of texture and zest.

4.9(292 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 5, 2025

Savory Thai Khao Soi with Coconut Curry Noodles — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Curry Paste

Coconut Curry

Noodles

Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 759 kcal
Protein: 30.9 g
Carbs: 46.1 g
Fat: 49.5 g
Fiber: 2.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3037 kcal
Protein: 123.7 g
Carbs: 184.5 g
Fat: 197.9 g
Fiber: 9.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 tbsp lemongrass finely chopped	6	0.2	1.4	0.1	0.2
1-inch piece of ginger peeled and sliced	2	0	0.4	0	0.1
3 garlic cloves	13	0.6	3	0.1	0.2
2 shallots chopped	16	0.5	3.7	0	0.6
1 tsp turmeric powder	8	0.2	1.4	0.2	0.5
1 tbsp coriander seeds toasted	15	0.6	2.8	0.9	1.1
1 lb chicken thighs boneless and skinless, cut into pieces	680	80	0	40	0
2 cups coconut milk	880	8	14	92	0
3 tbsp vegetable oil	360	0	0	40.8	0
1 tbsp fish sauce	9	1.4	0.7	0	0
2 tsp sugar	32	0	8	0	0
2 cups chicken broth	30	3.1	0.3	1.2	0
12 oz egg noodles	840	28	140	8	4
1-in piece fresh ginger sliced	2	0	0.4	0	0.1
1 tbsp oil for frying	120	0	0	13.6	0
1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
1 fresh lime cut into wedges	20	0.4	7.1	0.2	1.9
1 shallot thinly sliced	8	0.3	1.7	0	0.3
1/4 cup pickled mustard greens	5	0.2	0.5	0	0.2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Curry Paste

1
Combine ingredients
Combine lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots, turmeric, and coriander seeds in a food processor.
Tip: Use fresh turmeric and ginger for a more vibrant hue and taste.
2
Blend
Blend until smooth, adding a little water if necessary.
3
Set aside
Set aside the paste for later use.

Preparing the Chicken

1
Heat oil and cook paste
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the curry paste and stir for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
2
Add chicken
Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
Tip: Ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked to avoid undercooked poultry.
3
Simmer for flavor
Allow the curry to simmer longer at a lower heat to deepen the flavor.
Tip: For a deeper flavor, allow the curry to simmer longer at a lower heat.

How to Make Savory Thai Khao Soi with Coconut Curry Noodles

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Coconut Curry
Add coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, and sugar to the pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 30 minutes.
2
Frying Noodles
In a separate pan, heat oil and fry a handful of noodles until crispy for garnish.
3
Cooking Noodles
Cook remaining noodles in boiling water with ginger until tender, then drain.