Khao Soi

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Deseed and stem your dried chilies.
  2. 2Soak the dried chilies in boiling hot water for about 30 minutes.
  3. 3Toast the coriander and cardamom until they smell aromatic.
  4. 4Char the shallots and ginger hard in a hot pan.
  5. 5Blend all the ingredients for the curry paste: chilies, aromatics, garlic, turmeric, and salt, into a smooth paste. Add water only if needed.
  6. 6Heat oil in a pan.
  7. 7Fry half of the curry paste until it deepens in color.
  8. 8Pour in coconut milk and chicken stock.
  9. 9Season with dark soy sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
  10. 10Bring the broth to a boil.
  11. 11Drop in the chicken leg quarters and let them simmer for 40-50 minutes until the meat is tender and cooked through.
  12. 12Finish the broth with fish sauce and lime juice.
  13. 13Boil your noodles.
  14. 14Fry a small handful of noodles in oil heated to about 350F until crispy.
  15. 15Place noodles in a bowl.
  16. 16Ladle the rich broth on top with a whole chicken piece.
  17. 17Top with crispy noodles, cilantro, green onion, mustard greens, peanuts, and a squeeze of lime.

Ingredients

  • 3.5 Tbsp coriander seeds
  • 7 black cardamom pods
  • 2 oz dried guajillo chilies
  • 4 shallots, halved
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 oz ginger
  • 1 oz turmeric
  • 4 tsp kosher salt
  • water
  • 2 Tbsp neutral oil
  • 0.5 curry paste
  • 2 cans coconut milk
  • 2.75 cups good chicken stock
  • 1.5 Tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 chicken leg quarters
  • 3 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 4 Tbsp lime juice
  • 16 oz fresh egg or wonton noodles
  • neutral oil for frying
  • pickled mustard greens
  • lime wedges
  • peanuts
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • bean sprouts

Equipment

air fryerhot pan

Tips

  • You can buy curry paste at most Asian grocery stores.
  • Use a good quality stock or water.
  • Fry half of the egg wonton noodles until golden and crispy, and boil the rest normally.
  • Finish with fish sauce and lime juice for a salty-bright balance.
  • Add water to the curry paste only if it needs help when blending.