**Introduction:**
Originating from the bustling streets of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Chiang Mai beef noodles, also known as "khao soi", is a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This delectable dish is not only limited to beef as it offers a wide variety of options. From chicken and pork to vegetarian, there's a khao soi for every palate. The rich and creamy coconut curry broth, infused with aromatic spices like lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves, forms the base of this culinary masterpiece. Thin rice noodles, tender meat, and an assortment of crunchy toppings like crispy noodles, pickled cabbage, and scallions add layers of texture and flavor. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Chiang Mai with our comprehensive guide to making authentic Chiang Mai beef noodles, along with variations like khao soi gai (chicken) and khao soi pak (vegetarian).
CHIANG MAI CURRY NOODLES (KAO SOI)
In Northern Thailand, kao soi is a meal for one, served up in an enormous bowl and garnished with a playful tangle of crunchy egg noodles fried crisp for a contrast in texture to the tender noodles and smooth, sunny-colored sauce. The standard condiments include Chinese-style ground chilies in oil, chopped pickled cabbage and wedges of lime. *** To make crispy noodle nests, you'll need about ½ lb thin fresh egg noodles. Heat about 2 cups vegetable oil in a wok or small, deep skillet to about 375 F. Carefully add a handful of noodles, let it sizzle and brown a few seconds, turn gently with tongs, and transfer the "nest" to a platter to cool. Serve in individual soup bowls with chopsticks or forks for the noodles, and big spoons for the delicious curry sauce. Recipe courtesy of Nancie McDermott.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Curries
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and then add the garlic. Toss well and add the red curry paste, mashing and stirring to soften it in the oil, about 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook 1 to 2 minutes, tossing now and then to brown it evenly and mix it with the curry paste.
- Add the coconut milk, chicken broth, turmeric, soy sauce, sugar and salt and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil and adjust heat to maintain a lively simmer. Cook about 10 minutes until meat is cooked through.
- Stir in lime juice, remove from heat and cover to keep curry warm while you prepare the noodles.
- Cook the noodles in a large pot of rapidly boiling water until tender but still firm, as little as 2 minutes for fresh noodles and 7 minutes or more for dried. Drain, rinse well in cold water, drain again and divide the noodles among individual serving bowls. Ladle on hot curry, and sprinkle each serving with the shallots, cilantro and green onions. Serve hot and garnish with crunchy noodle nests as noted in description if using.
CHIANG MAI (KHAO SOI) NOODLES
Make and share this Chiang Mai (Khao Soi) Noodles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jordanpoling
Categories Curries
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat a large saucepan and add oil.
- When oil hot, stir-fry garlic & shallots for 30 seconds.
- Add coconut milk, curry posder, red curry paste, and then the beef.
- Heat to boiling, then reduce to medium heat.
- Simmer for ~30 minutes.
- Add fish sauce, sugar, turmeric, and lime juice.
- Stir to combine all the ingredients and bring to a slow boil.
- Continue to cook for 10 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the water to rapid boiling.
- Stir in fresh noodles and cook for 1 minute in rapidly boiling water.
- Drain the noodles and place in a serving bowl.
- Pour curry mixture over the noodles and top with the green onion and the cilantro.
- Serve with the garnish ingredients arranged on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1183.5, Fat 101, SaturatedFat 61.4, Cholesterol 92, Sodium 2891.6, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 15, Protein 18.6
Tips:
- Use high-quality beef: Look for well-marbled beef with a good amount of fat, such as chuck steak or brisket. This will ensure that the beef is tender and flavorful.
- Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and spices will help to tenderize the meat and add extra flavor.
- Cook the beef in small batches: This will help to prevent the beef from overcrowding the pan and becoming tough.
- Don't overcook the beef: Beef noodles are best when the beef is cooked to a medium-rare or medium doneness. Overcooked beef will be tough and chewy.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth is an important part of beef noodles, so make sure to use a flavorful broth made with beef bones, vegetables, and spices.
- Add plenty of vegetables: Vegetables add color, texture, and nutrients to beef noodles. Some good choices include bok choy, carrots, celery, and onions.
- Use fresh noodles: Fresh noodles have a better texture and flavor than dried noodles. If you can't find fresh noodles, you can use dried noodles, but be sure to cook them according to the package directions.
Conclusion:
Beef noodles are a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. By following these tips, you can make beef noodles at home that are just as good as the ones you get from your favorite restaurant.
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