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Khao soi
Blend shallot, garlic, ginger, turmeric and chilli with a little oil to a paste. Fry in coconut cream until it splits and smells roasted, 5 minutes.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Khao soi take?
55 min all in โ 20 min prep, 35 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 3 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Medium heat.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Fish. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Wok.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce โ 2 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much fish sauce?
2 tbsp of Fish sauce.
What can I use instead?
Egg noodles โ Wheat noodles. Less spring. Still a curry bowl.
Any tips from this recipe?
A spoon of store red curry paste is a Chiang Mai-adjacent shortcut. Fry it hard. Pickled mustard greens are the correct sour, not more lime alone.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.