Laotian Curry Soup (Kao Pboon) Recipe

Name: Laotian Curry Soup (Kao Pboon)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 4 chicken thighs, skin removed; 1 inch fresh galangal root, cut into thirds; 1 inch fresh gingerroot, cut into thirds; 1 tablespoon salt; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 shallot, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 (14 ounce) package rice vermicelli (not clear rice sticks)

Servings: persons

8 cups water
4 chicken thighs, skin removed
1 inch fresh galangal root, cut into thirds
1 inch fresh gingerroot, cut into thirds
1 tablespoon salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 shallot, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (14 ounce) package rice vermicelli (not clear rice sticks)

1
Fill a large stockpot with water and add chicken, galangal, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
2
Remove chicken pieces and allow to cool.
3
Continue simmering broth.
4
Cook rice sticks according to package instructions and drain.
5
When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones. Shred meat with a fork. Set aside.
6
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; add shallots, garlic, and curry paste and saute until fragrant.
7
Stir in coconut milk, reduce heat, and simmer about 5 minutes.
8
Remove galangal and ginger pieces from broth and discard. Add curry coconut mixture to broth along with shredded chicken, fish sauce, and sugar (adjusting to your tastes).
9
Serve additions noted in description on a platter, along with extra fish sauce. Layer noodles in bowls, ladle broth over noodles (along with chicken) and pass platter of garnishes for toppings.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups water, 4 chicken thighs, skin removed, 1 inch fresh galangal root, cut into thirds, 1 inch fresh gingerroot, cut into thirds, and more.

Yes, Laotian Curry Soup (Kao Pboon) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Laotian Curry Soup (Kao Pboon)

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