Silky Laos Khao Piak Sen with Fresh Herbs

Name: Silky Laos Khao Piak Sen with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken broth; 1 lemongrass stalk; 3 kaffir lime leaves; 4 slices fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; Salt; 2 cups rice flour; 1 cup tapioca flour; 1 cup boiling water; 2 chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 cup bean sprouts; 1/2 cup green onions; 1/2 cup cilantro; 1 lime; 1 fresh chili

A cozy, comforting noodle soup

Khao Piak Sen, a traditional Laos noodle soup, is renowned for its silky broth and chewy rice noodles. Perfect for a warm, comforting meal.

2 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Broth

8 cups chicken broth

1 lemongrass stalk

Cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed

3 kaffir lime leaves

4 slices fresh ginger

2 tablespoons fish sauce

Salt

to taste

For the Noodles

2 cups rice flour

1 cup tapioca flour

1 cup boiling water

For the Chicken

2 chicken breasts

boneless

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

For Garnishing

1 cup bean sprouts

1/2 cup green onions

chopped

1/2 cup cilantro

chopped

1 lime

cut into wedges

1 fresh chili

sliced

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Slice the chicken breasts

Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.

Combine marinade

Combine with soy sauce and vegetable oil in a bowl.

Marinate

Allow to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Noodles

Mix the flours

Mix rice flour and tapioca flour in a large bowl.

Add boiling water

Gradually add boiling water while stirring to form a dough.

Knead and rest the dough

Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth, allow to rest for 15 minutes.

Knead the noodle dough well to achieve perfect chewiness.

Cooking Process

Simmering the Broth

Bring the chicken broth to a boil, then add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, fish sauce, and salt. Simmer for 1 hour.

Use low heat during simmering.

Cooking the Chicken

In a separate pan, sauté the marinated chicken until fully cooked.

Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before serving. Use medium heat.

Preparing the Noodles

Roll out the dough and cut into strips. Boil in a large pot until they float to the surface, about 3-5 minutes.

Cook on medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes.

Plating & Serving