
By Serious Eats
Real-Deal Khao Soi Gai (Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup With Chicken) Recipe
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:1h 15min
Rich, creamy, and packed with uncompromising flavor from a slew of aromatics and shrimp paste, this classic Northern Thai Khao Soi Gai recipe combines tender braised chicken in a coconut-y curry broth with boiled and fried noodles.
Updated at: Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:55:13 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
53
Low
Glycemic Load
52
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1885.1 kcal (94%)
Total Fat143.3 g (205%)
Carbs96.3 g (37%)
Sugars12.6 g (14%)
Protein56.9 g (114%)
Sodium1334.4 mg (67%)
Fiber3.6 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 bunchcilantro stems
small, leaves and thin stems reserved for another use

2shallots
whole, small, peeled and sliced into quarters

4cloves garlic
whole

1 knobfresh turmeric
1 inch, roughly chopped

2 slicesfresh ginger
thin

1 stalklemongrass
bottom 4 inches only, roughly chopped

1dried Thai bird chile
whole, or 1 whole chile de arbol, more or less to taste

1 teaspoonmakrut lime zest
or 2 whole makrut lime leaves

1 teaspoonwhole coriander seed

6 podsblack cardamom
thai, 1 pod green cardamom, inner seeds only

kosher salt

1 ½ tablespoonsthai shrimp paste

1 cupvegetable oil
or canola

1 poundchinese style egg noodles
fresh, divided

2 x 15 ouncecans coconut milk
2 cups fresh coconut milk, do not shake

1 cuplow sodium chicken stock
homemade, or store - bought

2 tablespoonspalm sugar

4chicken legs
split into drumsticks and thighs

fish sauce
to taste

shallots
Sliced

lime wedges

pickled Chinese mustard greens
for serving
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Notes
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Delicious
Fresh
Makes leftovers
Special occasion
Spicy