Lao Curry Noodle Soup with Chicken

Name: Lao Curry Noodle Soup with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Laotian
Ingredients: 200g Chicken thighs; 400ml Coconut milk; 1 cup Chicken broth; 2 tbsp Green curry paste; 1 stalk Lemongrass; 3 Kaffir lime leaves; 100g Rice noodles; 1/2 cup Bean sprouts; 1/4 cup Cilantro; 1/4 cup Thai basil

A fragrant coconut curry broth simmered with tender chicken and rice noodles, enhanced with lemongrass and kaffir lime. Served with fresh bean sprouts and herbs for a complete, comforting meal.

Cuisine: Laotian

Category: Asian

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

200g Chicken thighs
400ml Coconut milk
1 cup Chicken broth
2 tbsp Green curry paste
1 stalk Lemongrass
3 Kaffir lime leaves
100g Rice noodles
1/2 cup Bean sprouts
1/4 cup Cilantro
1/4 cup Thai basil

Instructions

Step 1: Dice 200g boneless chicken thighs into 1/2-inch cubes. Mince 1 stalk lemongrass and set aside.
Step 2: In a pot, combine 200g diced chicken, 400ml coconut milk, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp green curry paste, minced lemongrass, and 3 kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Step 3: Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.
Step 4: Cook 100g rice noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 5: Remove kaffir lime leaves from soup. Add 1/2 cup bean sprouts and simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 6: Divide cooked rice noodles between two bowls. Ladle hot soup over noodles. Top with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 1/4 cup chopped Thai basil. Serve immediately.