Delicious one-pot dinner of soft noodles, juicy chicken, and vivid spices, all encased in a sweet coconut milk-based broth.
Servings 8people
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Myanmar
Ingredients
For the Curry Paste:
4red chilies, chopped
4shallots, chopped
4garlic cloves, chopped
2tbspginger, chopped
2tbsplemongrass, chopped
1tbspground turmeric
1tspground coriander
1tspcumin seeds
1tbspshrimp paste
For the Soup:
2lbs.boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4cupschicken stock
4cupscoconut milk
4tbspfish sauce
2tbsppalm sugar
2cupschopped yellow onion
2cupssliced mushrooms
½cupchopped cilantro
½cupchopped scallions
2tbspvegetable oil
1lb.fresh Chinese egg noodles
1lime, cut into wedges
Bean sprouts, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and chili oil for garnish
Equipment
Large pot or Dutch oven
Food processor or blender
Large skillet or wok
Tongs or forks for shredding chicken
Serving bowls
Method
Begin by making the curry paste. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the curry paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the chicken thighs to the pot and stir to coat with the curry paste. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is browned on all sides.
Pour in the chicken stock, coconut milk, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove the chicken from the pot and shred with two forks.
Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped onion to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes or until softened.
Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions.
To serve, divide the cooked noodles between bowls. Ladle the soup over the noodles, then top with the shredded chicken, cilantro, scallions, bean sprouts, sliced red onion, and a drizzle of chili oil. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Make the curry paste ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.Shred the chicken using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment for easier and quicker shredding.Use pre-sliced mushrooms to save time on prep.Cook the egg noodles ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator to save time during meal preparation.