# Khao Soi A rich and creamy Thai coconut curry noodle soup with prawns, aromatic with lemongrass and lime leaves. # Preparation Time - Prep: 5 minutes - Cook: 30 minutes - Total: 35 minutes - Servings: 4 # Ingredients ## For the Soup - 120g dry rice noodles - 1 tbsp coconut, peanut or olive oil - 1 large onion, finely diced - 2 tbsp chopped lemongrass - 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped - 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste - ½ tsp turmeric (optional) - 1 pinch cardamom (optional) - 400ml coconut milk - 1 cup chicken broth - 4-6 kaffir lime leaves - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced - 2 tbsp fish sauce - 2 tbsp brown or palm sugar - 1 tbsp chili paste - 400g raw, peeled and deveined prawns - 1 lime ## For Garnish - Fresh Thai basil - Pickled mustard greens (traditional) - Cilantro - Bean sprouts - Lime wedges - Scallions # Instructions 1. Prepare noodles: - Place in shallow dish - Cover with boiling water - Soak while preparing other ingredients 2. Make soup base: - Heat oil in medium pot over medium heat - Sauté onion and lemongrass until fragrant (3 minutes) - Add garlic, sauté 1-2 minutes - Add red curry paste, sauté 1-2 minutes - Add coconut milk, broth, and kaffir lime leaves - Bring to simmer, stirring 3. Add seasonings: - Add bell pepper - Add fish sauce, sugar, and chili paste - Simmer gently 4. Cook prawns: - Add prawns to simmering soup - Cook until just done - Add lime juice - Taste and adjust seasonings 5. Serve: - Drain noodles - Option 1: Add noodles to pot - Option 2: Divide noodles into bowls and ladle soup over - Garnish generously with fresh herbs and accompaniments # Notes - Use Thai basil if available - Can substitute chicken or tofu for prawns - Adjust chili paste to taste - Traditional garnish includes pickled mustard greens - Kaffir lime leaves add authentic flavor - Can be made ahead up to adding prawns > [!NOTE] Source > [Thai Coconut Noodle Soup (Khao Soi)](https://www.feastingathome.com/thai-coconut-noodle-soup-khao-soi/)