Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)

Name: Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 Thai bird's eye chilies; 2 medium shallots; 6 cloves garlic; 1-inch piece ginger ((peeled and sliced)); 1/4 cup cilantro ((stems and leaves, rinsed)); zest of 1 lime; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 2 tablespoons shrimp paste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs ((sliced)); 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste; 4 cups low sodium chicken stock; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk; 3 tablespoons fish sauce ((or to taste)); 1 pound fresh Chinese egg noodles ((thick wonton noodles work well)); thinly sliced shallots; lime wedges; pickled mustard stems/greens; crispy noodles; chopped cilantro; Thai chili paste ((Nam Prik Pao))

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Learn how to make chicken khao soi, a coconut curry noodle soup recipe hailing from Northern Thailand, with a rich creamy broth, complex flavors, and crispy noodles on top!

Updated at: Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:07:14 GMT