khao soi gai

Thailand · Southeast Asia

Short description: This chicken noodle curry pairs a rich coconut broth with springy noodles, crisp noodle topping, sour pickles, and lime.
Ingredients: Egg noodles, chicken, coconut curry broth, fried noodles, pickled greens, shallot, lime, and chile oil.
Cultural note: It is especially tied to northern city eating: part noodle soup, part curry bowl, and often customized at the table.
Common misconception: It is not usually a dry curry; the broth is a defining part of the bowl.

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