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Khao Soi with Soba Noodles


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  • Author: Preethi Vemu, adapted from The Kitchen
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A vibrant vegan curry, bursting with vegetables and coconut milk. Served over soba noodles for a satisfying and healthy meal.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Thai curry powder
  • 2 medium Onions
  • 5-6 cloves Garlic
  • an inch piece Ginger
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Sugar
  • 1 cups (237 ml) Coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Dessicated coconut
  • a handful roasted Peanuts
  • a few leaves Thai Basil
  • Lemon juice
  • 1.5 C (355 ml) Vegetables
  • Salt
  • 2 bunches Soba noodles
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Cooking oil
  • 2 Bay leaf
  • 3 Tbsp (45 ml) Coriander seeds
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Cumin seeds
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Ginger powder
  • 1 Tsp Black peppercorns
  • 2-3 Red chillies
  • 2 Clove
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Turmeric powder

Instructions

  1. Grind one half of the onions, garlic, and ginger together and keep aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onions until they turn light pink. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger paste and sauté further.
  3. After 5-6 minutes, add the diced vegetables and sauté. Add the curry powder, coconut milk, and desiccated coconut and stir. Let the curry boil on a medium flame for 5-6 minutes. Mix in sugar and salt.
  4. Serve hot with roasted peanuts, basil, and lemon juice as a garnish on the noodles.
  5. Thai Curry Powder
  6. Dry roast all ingredients except turmeric and ginger powders. Remove from heat and mix the powders.
  7. Store in a cool, dry container and use for curries as needed.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, toast the coriander and cumin seeds before grinding.
  • If you don’t have soba noodles, substitute with other long, thin noodles like rice noodles or even spaghetti.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Thai-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 10