Khao Soi Goong
27 min · 9 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
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.
- Crispy Fried Shallots20 gstart 24 minutes aheadMake 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
Peel and devein the prawns.
Thinly slice the fresh shallots for garnish.
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.
Pour in the remaining coconut milk and the vegetable stock, and bring to a simmer.
Add the prawns and simmer for 4 minutes until pink, opaque and reading 63°C on a meat thermometer.
Stir in the fish sauce and palm sugar, then taste and adjust the seasoning.
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.
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.
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.