Khao Soi 1.0

Khao Soi (ข้าวซอย) is a delicious Northern Thai Noodle dish. It was actually difficult to find in Thailand when I was there, except for in the Northern Provinces. I have found a few Thai places that offer the dish, and fewer that make it well (My favorite Thai Restaruant, Pok Pok in Portland is one of them!) I have made a few attempts at making Khao Soi, hopefully getting closer to the real thing every time.

In honor of my good friend Daniel’s birthday, I am sharing my current recipe. Happy Birthday, Dan!

Kao Soi 1.0

1 knob of ginger, chopped

2-3 shallots, coarsely chopped

2 Tbsp water

1 Tbsp of vegetable oil

1 Tbsp Yellow curry Paste

1 Tbsp Red curry paste

1 can of coconut milk

1 cup of chicken broth

1 lb. of chicken (traditionally uses thigh quarters), sliced

1 Tbsp of sugar

1 Tbsp soy sauce

Noodles

2 1/4 cup flour

2 eggs

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1-2 Tbsp Water

Oil for Frying

I have a pasta maker, but if you would like, you certainly can buy Asian egg noodles and use those instead. I have not tried frying those to make the crispy noodles, but it might work!

Garnish

Pickled Mustard Greens

Shallots

Lime

1. Place chopped ginger and shallots in blender (or food processor) with ~2 Tbsp of water. Blend to make a paste

2. Heat 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil in large sauce pan
3. Add ginger/shallot paste and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant

4. Add the yellow and red curry pastes (1 Tbsp of each) and cook for 1-2 miinutes

5. Add 1/2 can of coconut milk (~6-7 oz)

6. Add chicken and cook until cooked through
7. Add 1 cup of chicken broth (can add more if desire thinner soup)
8. Add 1 Tbsp sugar and 1 Tbsp soy sauce

9. Before serving, add the remaining 1/2 can of coconut milk

For the noodles:
1. Mix the flour, eggs, salt and baking soda. 

2. Add water, 1/2 Tbsp at a time until dough comes together.
3. Knead dough for ~30 seconds

4. Cover and let sit for ~30 mintues

5. Make noodles

6. Boil for around 3 minutes

For crispy noodles, I take around 1/6 of the dough, make spaghetti noodles and deep fry them in about 4-5 batches.

Putting it all together:
1. Place noodles in a bowl
2. Cover with soup
3. Add chopped pickled mustard greens, shallots, and lime

4. Top with crispy noodles

5. Enjoy!