Khao Soi Gai, Chiang Mai style (Test)

Khao soi is the signature noodle dish of northern Thailand: a fragrant coconut curry poured over egg noodles and topped with crispy fried noodles.

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 2 chicken drumsticks
• 2 nests of flat egg noodles (fry a small handful until crispy for the topping)
• 2 tbsp khao soi curry paste (or red curry paste) and 1 tsp curry powder
• 400 ml coconut milk and 300 ml stock
• Fish sauce and palm sugar, to taste
• To serve: pickled mustard greens, shallots, lime and roasted chilli paste

Method

• Fry the curry paste in the thick coconut cream until the oil separates, then add the curry powder.
• Add the chicken and stir to coat. Pour in the rest of the coconut milk and the stock, then simmer gently for 30–40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
• Season with fish sauce and palm sugar.
• Blanch the noodles, put them in a bowl, ladle over the curry, add the chicken and top with crispy noodles. Serve with the side dishes.