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Khao Soi Goong

Khao Soi Goong

Thai
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27 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

27 min · 9 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

950 kcalper person
Protein 40g
Carbs 85g
Fats 55g

About this dish

Northern Thai curry noodle soup: king prawns simmered in a turmeric-gold coconut broth, ladled over boiled egg noodles and topped with a crisp fried tangle.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Crustaceans

Diet Info

Pescatarian

Before you start

Ready-made is fine, or make your own.

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Limescut into wedges, to serve2
  • Thai shallotsthinly sliced, to serve2

Fish & Seafood

  • Raw King Prawnspeeled and deveined400 g

Tins & Jars

  • Thai red curry paste3 tbsp
  • Coconut Milktwo 400 ml tins800 ml
  • Vegetable stock400 ml

Dried Goods

  • Egg noodlesfor boiling300 g
  • Egg noodlesfor deep-frying until crispy, to garnish100 g
  • Crispy fried shallotsto garnish20 g
  • Palm sugargrated1 tbsp

Spices & Seasonings

  • Ground Turmeric1 tsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Fish sauce2 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying the noodles500 ml

Utensils

  • Large saucepan
  • Saucepan
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Meat thermometer
  • Slotted spoon

Method

1

Peel and devein the prawns.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Thinly slice the fresh shallots for garnish.

Approx. 2 minutes
3

Heat a splash of the coconut milk in a large saucepan over medium heat and fry the red curry paste and turmeric for 3 minutes until fragrant and the oil separates.

Approx. 3 minutes
4

Pour in the remaining coconut milk and the vegetable stock, and bring to a simmer.

Approx. 4 minutes
5

Add the prawns and simmer for 4 minutes until pink, opaque and reading 63°C on a meat thermometer.

Approx. 4 minutes
6

Stir in the fish sauce and palm sugar, then taste and adjust the seasoning.

Approx. 2 minutes
7

Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and cook 300 g of the egg noodles for 4 minutes until tender, then drain and divide between bowls.

Approx. 4 minutes
8

Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan to 180°C and deep-fry the remaining 100 g of egg noodles for 2 minutes until crisp and golden; drain on kitchen paper.

Approx. 2 minutes
9

Ladle the curry and prawns over the boiled noodles, and top with the crispy noodles, crispy fried shallots and sliced shallots. Serve with lime wedges.

Approx. 3 minutes