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A light, coconut red curry noodle soup traditionally from Laos that is served with shredded chicken and greens.

Authentic Laos Khao Poon - Red Coconut Curry Noodle Soup

water

chicken breast

paprika

- 1 inch piece of galanga

lemon grass, smashed

canola oil

galanga, minced

shallots, minced

padaek

lime leaves (or kaffir leaves)

garlic, minced

red curry paste

coconut milk

chicken broth

vermicelli

bean sprouts

green cabbage, thinly shredded

lettuce,

green onion, chopped

bundle of cilantro, chopped

lime, wedged

Thai chilis

mint

banana blossom, sliced thinly (optional)

In a large pot, bring 10 cups of...

In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and box of chicken broth. Add the chicken, piece of galangal, a fewkaffir leaves, and smashed lemon grass and drop it into the pot.

Simmer the chicken uncovered for 30 minutes, skimming...

Simmer the chicken uncovered for 30 minutes, skimming off the broth every 5-10 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the broth, but reserve...

Remove the chicken from the broth, but reserve the broth by setting the pot to the side.

After the chicken completely cools, remove the skin...

After the chicken completely cools, remove the skin and discard.

Shred or pound the chicken.

Set the chicken aside.

Heat canola oil up on medium-high for 30...

Heat canola oil up on medium-high for 30 seconds so that it gets to temperature. Next, add the minced shallot, minced galangal, minced garlic, minced lemon leaves, kaffir leaves and paprika until it smells fragrant (around 1 minute).

Add in the curry paste, both cans of...

Add in the curry paste, both cans of coconut milk, stirring continuously until it is well blended. Add in padaek.

Next, add the chicken in and stir again...

Next, add the chicken in and stir again until well blended.

Take the reserve broth and pour it into...

Take the reserve broth and pour it into the coconut and curry base. Simmer for 30 minutes and season to taste.

Prepare the round vermicelli rice noodles according to...

Prepare the round vermicelli rice noodles according to package. 

The typical directions are bringing about 4 inches...

The typical directions are bringing about 4 inches of water into the pot (enough to cover the noodles) and boil on high. Remove the divider bands from the noodle bundles, lower the heat to medium and stir to keep the noodles separated. When you add the noodles in, the water will stop boiling.

Stir vigorously to keep the noodles separate. 

When the water comes back to a boil,...

When the water comes back to a boil, remove the pot from heat. Pour out as much hot water as you can and replace with cold water to keep the noodles separate. 

Pull at a handful of noodles, and take...

Pull at a handful of noodles, and take one handful and wrap it around your hand to make a rounded noodle bundle. Squeeze out the excess water, and lay the bundle on the plate. Get some really most paper towels, and cover the noodles so they don't dry up. Repeat for all of the noodles. 

In a very large soup bowl, add 2-3...

In a very large soup bowl, add 2-3 bundles of the wound noodles.

Ladle enough broth to cover the noodles. On...

Ladle enough broth to cover the noodles. On top of the noodle and broth, add in shredded cabbage, shredded lettuce, shredded banana blossom (not shown below), cilantro, green onion, and finally squeeze some lime in for zest.

Add chili to add your level of desired...

Add chili to add your level of desired heat.

Serve

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