
White Fish Khao Soi
Chiang Mai's khao soi — white fish in coconut curry broth under a nest of crispy noodles. 32 minutes of mostly hands-off cooking.
Ingredients
- Saltto taste
- Ginger4 slices
- Coconut Milk400 ml
- Thai Basilhandful
- Fish Sauce2 tbsp
- Shallots3 cloves, smashed
- Stock or Broth1.2 litres
- Noodles200 g
- White Fish500 g
- Wheat Noodles250 g
- Red Curry Paste2 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Simmer the stock with the garlic and ginger for 15 minutes to build a fragrant base, then season with the fish sauce and salt.
- 2
Cook the noodles separately so the broth stays clean, and divide them between deep bowls.
- 3
Cook the white fish gently in the simmering broth until just done, then lift out and slice or portion.
- 4
Ladle the piping-hot broth over the noodles and arrange the white fish on top.
- 5
Finish with thai basil, spring onions and a wedge of lime on the side.
Chef's tip
Prep everything before the heat goes on — thai cooking moves fast once it starts.
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