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Khao Soi — traditional dish from Northern Thailand, Thailand
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Nutritional Values

🔥590kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑35gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Khao Soi

How to order / say it
Say it ข้าวซอย — [Kow Soy]
Order I'd like the khao soi, please.
Locally ขอข้าวซอยหนึ่งที่ครับ/ค่ะ
Say locally

A curry noodle soup with a rich coconut broth.

Why try it?

Khao Soi is a symbol of the Northern Thai culinary identity, blending flavors and cultural influences. It offers a comforting experience reflective of Chiang Mai's history and geography.

How it tastes

The dish presents creamy, spicy, and aromatic notes, with a luscious coconut curry punctuated by crispy noodle topping and fresh lime. It's typically served hot with a side of pickled mustard greens.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Khao Soi is believed to have originated in Northern Thailand during the mid-19th century, influenced by Chinese Muslim traders. Its blend of spices and textures has made it an iconic dish of the region.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 200 g chicken thigh
  • 🥛 400 ml coconut milk
  • 🧂 50 g curry paste
  • 🌾 300 g egg noodles
  • 🥕 100 g pickled mustard greens
  • 🍋 1 lime
  • 🥣 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 🧄 50 g onion

Method

  1. 1 Boil the coconut milk and add curry paste until blended.
  2. 2 Add chicken and simmer until cooked.
  3. 3 Boil noodles separately and drain.
  4. 4 Serve noodles in a bowl, pour the curry over them, and garnish with crispy noodles, lime, and pickled greens.

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