Nov 26, 2024
Master the art of Khao Suey with this easy-to-follow recipe
Siddhartha JanaThe recipe calls for egg noodles, which absorb the soup wonderfully, but plain rice noodles can be used as an alternative.
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The key components are garlic paste, ginger paste, onion paste, puréed tomatoes, red chilli powder, coconut milk, and diced boneless chicken or lamb.
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Vegetarians can replace the chicken with vegetables such as mushrooms, brinjals, and paneer to make a meatless version.
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Season the soup with freshly ground garam masala, a spice blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, as well as salt for flavour.
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A variety of accompaniments are available, including chopped spring onions, lemon wedges, chilli flakes, roasted garlic, crispy fried baby prawns, boiled eggs, coriander, and green chillis.
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To prepare, sauté the onion, ginger, garlic, and chilli powder before adding the meat (or veggies) and simmering in a tomato puree with salt.
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After adding the coconut milk, the soup is heated and cooked for 10 minutes before being seasoned with garam masala and removed from the heat.
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Serve the soup in a bowl with boiled noodles and let guests add their favourite toppings, including a squeeze of lime for added flavour.
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