Northern Thai Khao Soi Recipe

Name: Northern Thai Khao Soi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 head garlic, mashed; 2 teaspoons red chili paste (find at Asian market); 2 tablespoons soybean paste (also from Asian market); 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey; 40 ounces pho beef broth (two 20 oz cans also from Asian market); 28 ounces flat rice noodles, also called banh pho (two 14 oz packages); 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 cup green onion, chopped; 6 leaves napa cabbage, chopped (or other cabbage); 1 bunch fresh basil leaf; 1 cup fresh bean sprout; 2 limes, cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon fish sauce (Thai ingredient from Asian market); 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 head garlic, mashed
2 teaspoons red chili paste (find at Asian market)
2 tablespoons soybean paste (also from Asian market)
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
40 ounces pho beef broth (two 20 oz cans also from Asian market)
28 ounces flat rice noodles, also called banh pho (two 14 oz packages)
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup green onion, chopped
6 leaves napa cabbage, chopped (or other cabbage)
1 bunch fresh basil leaf
1 cup fresh bean sprout
2 limes, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon fish sauce (Thai ingredient from Asian market)
1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)

1
Stir fry together: sesame oil, mashed garlic, red chili pepper paste, soy bean paste, salt, and ground meat.
2
Stir fry until meat is cooked through.
3
In medium pot, heat Pho beef broth.
4
Bring to boil, then simmer until later.
5
In another pot, boil water for the rice noodles.
6
Cook noodles until tender and drain.
7
Rinse and chop: cilantro, green onions, Napa lettuce.
8
Rinse and separate basil bunch into sprigs.
9
Rinse bean sprouts.
10
Cut limes.
11
Put all garnishes on a platter or in small bowls in the center of the table.
12
Saute minced garlic in a little sesame oil - only for a minute or it will burn!
13
Set in a small bowl on the table with the garnishes.
14
Assemble!
15
Put a handful of noodles in a bowl, add a large scoop of meat, and ladle some broth on top.
16
At the table, spoon a bit of the sauteed garlic into your bowl, top with a little of each of the veggie garnishes, and squeeze a lime wedge into your soup.
17
For an authentic (but very pungent!)
18
taste, pour a bit of fish sauce into your soup (only needs a tiny bit!).
19
Add some soy sauce if you like it more salty.
20
Carefully stir together, and enjoy!
21
You'll need chopsticks as well as spoons to eat/slurp this dish.

1372

kcal

Calories

Fat

231

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 head garlic, mashed, 2 teaspoons red chili paste (find at Asian market), 2 tablespoons soybean paste (also from Asian market), and more.

Yes, Northern Thai Khao Soi falls under the Seafood 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!

Northern Thai Khao Soi

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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