Khao soi gai, a delightful Northern Thai coconut curry noodle dish, captivates taste buds with its rich and aromatic flavors. This delectable dish combines tender chicken, soft egg noodles, and a flavorful coconut curry broth, all topped with crispy egg noodles and a variety of garnishes. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the detailed steps required to prepare this exquisite dish, ensuring that you create a culinary masterpiece that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Northern Thailand.
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KHAO SOI GAI (NORTHERN THAI COCONUT-CURRY NOODLES WITH CHICKEN)
You'll find khao soi, a deeply fragrant, coconut milk-based stew, throughout Southeast Asia, but the dish is a specialty of Chiang Mai, a city in Northern Thailand. Chicken is simmered in a creamy, spicy-sweet broth, then served over boiled egg noodles and garnished with crunchy fried noodles. (When made with beef, the dish is called khao soi nuea.) This version is adapted from Noree Thai, a restaurant in Los Angeles, which Noree Pla owns with her partner, the chef Fern Kaewtathip. Ms. Pla serves the khao soi she learned from her mother, which requires more than a dozen ingredients, but once you have the ingredients prepared, the dish comes together in less than an hour. For a lighter broth, use about half of the curry paste; for a more pungent khao soi, use it all.
Provided by Daniela Galarza
Categories dinner, curries, noodles, poultry, main course
Time 4h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Make the curry paste: Bring 1/4 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the dried chiles and makrut lime leaves (if using) to a small bowl; pour the boiling water on top and let steep for 10 minutes.
- While the mixture steeps, separate the cilantro leaves from the stems; set leaves and any tender stems aside for garnish. Roughly chop cilantro stems and add to a small food processor (or the bowl of a large mortar and pestle) along with the shallots, turmeric, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, curry powder, shrimp paste (if using) and lime zest.
- Add the soaked chile mixture (including its liquid) and process (or crush with a pestle) until curry paste is smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, about 10 minutes for either method. Curry paste can be made up to 2 weeks ahead; store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the fried noodles: In a medium (2-quart) saucepan, bring 3 cups neutral oil to 325 degrees over medium-high heat. Add 4 ounces noodles and fry, flipping once or twice, until light brown, 30 to 60 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer noodles to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside until ready to serve. Cool, strain and store remaining oil in a covered jar for another use.
- Heat a large Dutch oven or pot over medium. Add about 1/4 cup coconut cream, scraped from the top of one of the cans of coconut milk, to the pot and let it melt, about 10 seconds. Add at least half of the curry paste - or more, for a more pungent khao soi - and stir until deeply fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and the remaining coconut milk, and increase heat to medium-high. Bring mixture just to a low boil, about 3 minutes.
- Use 1 tablespoon salt to season drumsticks, then add them to the boiling curry mixture. Cover, and let simmer until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. Uncover, lower heat, and add remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock along with 1 cup water. (It should be more like soup than stew.) Season to taste with fish sauce, sugar and salt. Turn heat to very low, and cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Add 2 teaspoons salt and remaining 12 ounces noodles. Cook until al dente. Drain and portion into four bowls. Add 2 drumsticks to each bowl, and about 2 cups curry broth. Garnish with fried noodles, pickled mustard greens, sliced shallots, chile paste or oil, reserved cilantro leaves and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
KHAO SOI GAI (NORTHERN THAI COCONUT-CURRY WITH CHICKEN) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless skinless chicken thighs, shallots, garlic, red curry paste, chili powder, fish sauce, soy sauce, palm sugar, freshly grated ginger, lemongrass, chicken stock, full fat coconut milk, roasted red pepper, olive oil, salt and pepper, egg noodle, shallot, lime juice, fresh cilantro leaf, bean sprout, chili oil
Provided by Ben Dohm
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- First, puree coconut milk and roasted red peppers in blender
- Cut chicken thighs into small (about 1in) chunks and season with salt and pepper. On high-heat, brown chicken in a pan without cooking all the way through.
- In a separate large stockpot, heat olive/canola oil over medium heat. Add diced shallots and cook until tender (about 3 minutes) About halfway through cooking the shallots, add in the garlic. Stir in red-curry paste, ginger, and chili powder and cook for about 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken stock and coconut milk/red-pepper puree. Be sure to scrape up any fond (browned bits) from the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, and brown sugar.
- After stock has reduced for 5 minutes, add browned chicken.
- Cook noodles in a separate pot/saucepan according to package instructions.
- Serve chicken stock soup immediately with noodles; garnish with shallots (julienned or crispy), bean sprouts, cilantro, chili oil, and lime juice (if desired).
KHAO SOI GAI (NORTHERN THAI COCONUT CURRY NOODLES SOUP WITH CHICKEN)
This Khao Soi Gai is a Thai coconut curry noodles soup that is incredibly fragrant and flavorful! Chicken gets cooked in a spicy and warming Khao Soi paste, and then is simmered with veggies and seasonings in a creamy coconut milk broth and served with egg noodles.
Provided by Lavina
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 34
Steps:
- Prepare the red chilies, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, ginger, shallots, kaffir lime leaves, dried red chilies, and coriander roots (or stems if using) as indicated in the 'Ingredients' section. Add them to a food processor bowl, along with the turmeric powder, coriander powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, and canola oil.
- Cover and pulse into a smooth paste, uncovering as needed to push down the ingredients with a spoon and adding a tablespoon of water at a time to help the paste come along. It's okay if there are a few chunky bits, but try to get the paste as smooth as possible. Transfer to a bowl or small container and set aside. (Note: The paste can be made a day in advance.)
- Cut the wonton wrappers into thin strips - about 4mm wide. Then heat 3-4 cups canola oil in a small pot over high heat (you may need more or less depending on the size of your frying vessel). Once the oil reaches a temperature of 180°C/356°F, turn down the heat to medium-low and add a small handful of the wonton wrapper strips. Fry for about 30 seconds, or until they are lightly golden and crispy. They will rise to the top and crisp up instantly. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain, then repeat until all of the wonton wrapper strips are cooked. Set aside.
- Clean and pat-dry the chicken thighs, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Slice the red onion (or shallots if using), mince the garlic, and chop the red chilies. Rinse and drain the mung bean sprouts and set aside.
- Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Once hot, add the Khao Soi paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes, or until the chicken starts to develop color and is coated in the paste.
- Add the red onion, garlic, and red chilies and stir to combine. Cook for a minute or until the onion has slightly softened.
- Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and coconut milk and stir to combine. Then stir in the mung bean sprouts and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Season with fish sauce, sweet dark soy sauce, coconut sugar, lime juice, chili powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine, then simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes. Taste and add fish sauce and sugar if needed to suit your taste, then switch off the heat.
- Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions in a pot of boiling salted water. Drain and divide the noodles evenly into four bowls.
- Ladle the chicken and soup on top of the noodles in the bowls. Top with the crispy wonton strips, chopped coriander and mint leaves, and sliced red onion. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 large bowl, Calories 1195 calories, Sugar 27.4g, Sodium 2791.4mg, Fat 45.4g, SaturatedFat 25.8g, UnsaturatedFat 13.2g, TransFat 0.1g, Carbohydrate 129.1g, Fiber 7.6g, Protein 54.5g, Cholesterol 112.9mg
KHAO SOI (NORTHERN CHICKEN CURRY NOODLES)
Provided by Christine Muhlke
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 1h
Yield serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place a large, heavy-bottomed casserole over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil, red curry paste, curry powder, turmeric and, if you choose, cardamom. Cook for a few minutes, stirring vigorously, until the curry paste is fragrant. Be careful it doesn't burn. Add 1 cup of the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Boil for a few minutes, stirring well, until red oil separates from the coconut mixture. Add 1 more cup of the coconut milk, return to a boil, and again boil until the oil separates.
- Add the chicken pieces, 1 cup chicken stock and remaining 1 cup coconut milk. If the mixture is very thick, add additional chicken stock or water as needed. Bring back to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the sugar and fish sauce. Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Season to taste with fish sauce; the flavor should be salty and spicy with an aftertaste of sweetness. (It should be a bit saltier than you wish for the final dish, as the addition of other ingredients at serving time will dilute the seasoning.)
- Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat, and add the remaining vegetable oil. Place 1 cup of the noodles in a bowl and separate the strands. When the oil is shimmering, add the noodles a few strands at a time. Fry them, turning once, until crisp and golden. Remove from heat and set aside. Add the dried chilies to the pan and fry for a few seconds until they puff up; set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Rinse the remaining noodles in cold water, and add to the boiling water. Cook until barely tender, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring well to prevent sticking. Drain well.
- To serve, divide the noodles among 4 bowls, and top with chicken curry. Garnish with shallots, mustard greens, fried noodles and lime wedges. Add fried chilies to taste, for extra heat. Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.
COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken, medium white onion, fresh scallion, garlic, fresh cilantro, curry powder, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, oil, medium white onion, garlic, curry powder, fresh scallion, coconut milk, pepper, chicken broth, fresh cilantro
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the onion, scallions, garlic, cilantro, curry powder, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix and let marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering, and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the curry powder and stir well, cooking for 3-4 minutes more.
- Add the scallions and coconut milk, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the coconut milk is boiling and begins to thicken.
- Add the marinated chicken and stir well. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes, or until starting to brown. Season with pepper.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot and stir.
- Bring to a rolling boil and cover the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens into a gravy.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 700 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 72 grams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- Use the best quality ingredients you can find. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your khao soi.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level of the curry to your liking. If you like it hot, add more chili peppers or curry paste. If you prefer a milder curry, use less.
- Be sure to cook the noodles until they are al dente. This will give them a nice chewy texture.
- When assembling the khao soi, be sure to layer the ingredients in the bowl so that you get a little bit of everything in each bite.
- Serve the khao soi with a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro. This will add a nice brightness and freshness to the dish.
Conclusion:
Khao soi is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a relatively easy dish to make. So next time you're looking for a new Thai recipe to try, give khao soi a try. You won't be disappointed.
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