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Glass Noodles Khao Soi
🇹🇭 Thai

Glass Noodles Khao Soi

🇹🇭 Thai

Chiang Mai's khao soi — glass noodles in coconut curry broth under a nest of crispy noodles. 35 minutes of mostly hands-off cooking.

Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Ginger4 slices
  • Coconut Milk400 ml
  • Thai Basilhandful
  • Fish Sauce2 tbsp
  • Shallots3 cloves, smashed
  • Stock or Broth1.2 litres
  • Noodles200 g
  • Wheat Noodles250 g
  • Glass Noodles200 g
  • Red Curry Paste2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 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. 2

    Cook the noodles separately so the broth stays clean, and divide them between deep bowls.

  3. 3

    Cook the glass noodles gently in the simmering broth until just done, then lift out and slice or portion.

  4. 4

    Ladle the piping-hot broth over the noodles and arrange the glass noodles on top.

  5. 5

    Finish with thai basil, spring onions and a wedge of lime on the side.

Chef's tip

Let the dish rest 5 minutes off the heat before serving so the flavours settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Northern Thai Curry Noodles with Beef | Thai Food | ข้าวซอยเนื้อ · on YouTube