Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup (Khao Soi)

Name: Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup (Khao Soi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 package fresh egg noodles ((Set aside a handful for deep frying)); 4 chicken drums ((optional)); 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste ((Use yellow curry paste for a less spicy soup)); 1 ½ tablespoons Madras curry powder; 2 tablespoons oil; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric ((optional)); 1 stalk lemongrass; 4-5 kaffir lime leaves; 3 slices ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 can coconut cream ((400ml)); 2 tablespoons palm sugar ((or brown sugar)); 1 tablespoon fish sauce; chili oil; shallots or red onion ((thinly sliced)); pickled mustard greens ((chopped)); lime wedges; green onions; extra coconut cream; bean sprouts

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Quick and easy khao soi gai recipe with chicken cooked in a rich, creamy, and spicy Thai coconut curry soup made with coconut cream, red curry paste, and aromatics and served with soft egg noodles and topped with crispy noodles!

Updated at: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:22:03 GMT