Chiang Mai Curry Noodles (Kao Soi) Recipe

Name: Chiang Mai Curry Noodles (Kao Soi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons red curry paste or 2 tablespoons panang curry paste; 3/4 3/4 lb boneless beef such as tri-tip steak or 3/4 lb flank steak, thinly sliced crosswise into 2-inch strips; 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk; 1 3/4 cups chicken broth; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric or 2 teaspoons curry powder; 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce or 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 1/2 lb angel hair pasta or 1/2 lb spaghetti; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped shallot; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons red curry paste or 2 tablespoons panang curry paste
3/4 3/4 lb boneless beef such as tri-tip steak or 3/4 lb flank steak, thinly sliced crosswise into 2-inch strips
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground turmeric or 2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce or 2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 1/2 lb angel hair pasta or 1/2 lb spaghetti
1/3 cup coarsely chopped shallot
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and then add the garlic. Toss well and add the red curry paste, mashing and stirring to soften it in the oil, about 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook 1 to 2 minutes, tossing now and then to brown it evenly and mix it with the curry paste.
2
Add the coconut milk, chicken broth, turmeric, soy sauce, sugar and salt and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil and adjust heat to maintain a lively simmer. Cook about 10 minutes until meat is cooked through.
3
Stir in lime juice, remove from heat and cover to keep curry warm while you prepare the noodles.
4
Cook the noodles in a large pot of rapidly boiling water until tender but still firm, as little as 2 minutes for fresh noodles and 7 minutes or more for dried. Drain, rinse well in cold water, drain again and divide the noodles among individual serving bowls. Ladle on hot curry, and sprinkle each serving with the shallots, cilantro and green onions. Serve hot and garnish with crunchy noodle nests as noted in description if using.

1031

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, 2 tablespoons red curry paste or 2 tablespoons panang curry paste, 3/4 3/4 lb boneless beef such as tri-tip steak or 3/4 lb flank steak, thinly sliced crosswise into 2-inch strips, and more.

Yes, Chiang Mai Curry Noodles (Kao Soi) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chiang Mai Curry Noodles (Kao Soi)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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