Khao Soi-The Signature Dish from Northern Thailand

Indo Thai News — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:20:46 +0000

Khao Soi is a Northern Thailand specialty. It is a spicy coconut curry noodle soup garnished with coriander, pickled mustard greens, sliced onions, lemon wedges, and spicy chilli sauce, typically served with fried noodles and choices of meat.

The dish originates in the Chiang Mai region and is said to have been influenced by the Chinese Muslim traders who plied the spice route dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries.

It is one of those flavoursome Thai regional dishes you must try for a unique gastronomic experience.

Khao Soi is trendy street food in Northern Thailand and finds a place in the lunch menu of Thai restaurants. The best thing about this delicacy is that its flavour can be adapted to suit one’s palate. Try this Khao Soi recipe for an authentic Northern Thailand experience at home.

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Khao Soi – Spicy Coconut Curry Noodle Soup

Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes

Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes

Ready In: 45 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients

3-4 chicken drumstick pieces
3 tbsp oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 Thai shallots, thinly sliced
4 tbsp red curry paste
½ tsp turmeric powder
2 cups coconut milk
3-4 tbsp soy sauce
3 tsp palm sugar
350g dried egg noodles
2 cups fried noodles
1 small onion, sliced
A handful of chopped coriander
Few wedges of lemon
250ml chicken stock

Preparation Instructions for Khao Soi

Heat a cooking pan on medium heat and add oil. When the oil is heated enough, add garlic and shallots and stir for about 30 seconds.
Now add the red Thai curry paste and turmeric, mix and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes until the paste changes colour and darkens slightly.
Add one cup of coconut milk and continuously stir it to blend. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes. The sauce will bubble, and a layer of oil will surface in a few minutes.
Add the chicken drumsticks to the gravy mixture and let it simmer on medium to low heat until thoroughly cooked. It will take about 15-20 minutes or so.
Check the chicken for tenderness with a fork, add the remaining cup of coconut milk, and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes until the oil rises again.
Add the chicken stock to the gravy and bring it to a simmer again. Add the soy sauce and sugar, reduce the heat, and cook for 2 minutes. Keep it covered and warm till it is ready to serve.
Boil the egg noodles as per the instructions on the pack. When cooked, drain and rinse with cold water.
Serve the noodles in 4 large bowls and add the warm Khao Soi curry with chicken pieces over the noodles
Garnish with fried noodles, chopped coriander, sliced onions, and lemon wedges.
Serve it warm with pickled mustard greens and spicy chilli sauce.

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Top Trending Thai Food to Try During Christmas

Indo Thai News — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:53:51 +0000

The Holiday Season is finally here, and it is an excellent time to enjoy yourself with your family and friends. Good food can make your holiday even better. Be it a Christmas party or family dinner, the meal you serve makes a good impression. A good meal makes the moment even more cheerful.

To make your Christmas more fun and delicious, we have a list of “top Thai-Inspired food items” you should try during the holiday season.

Thai Turkey Meatballs

Thai Turkey Meatballs are the perfect option for your Christmas party. It can be a great serving option for Dinner, Snack, or as an appetizer. Meatballs are usually served with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce for a Southeast Asian twist.

Mango Coconut Sticky Rice Cake

Sweet Rice, also known as “Khao Neow or Sticky Rice”, is a tasty dessert served with coconut milk and slices of mangoes. It is made with sweet black glutinous rice and white sticky rice.

A perfect dessert for a sweet tooth to make your Christmas dinner perfect.

Christmas Punch

The holiday season is incomplete without drinks. To give a punch of refreshment, here is a perfect fizzy Christmas drink to enhance your festive vibes and complete your meal.

A relaxed and not-too-sweet cocktail with wine, apple cider, ginger cider, and cranberry juice will make you shine as a host at your Christmas party.

Ice cream pudding with sesame shards

The perfect dessert to end your meal, this rich, thick, and creamy pudding served with mango pieces and crisp sesame will be the ultimate dessert for your Christmas party or family dinner.

For all sweet lovers, leave room for a slice of this mouthwatering dessert that you can finish in seconds.

Thai Satay Chicken Skewers

Dinner is incomplete without chicken. Satay Chicken Skewers is the ultimate go-to dinner item.

It can be served as a starter, an appetizer, and even with sides of your main course. Marinated with sauces and grilled with oil can be done with homemade spicy peanut sauce. It is also one of the most famous Thailand Street Food you can try.

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