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Khao Suey

Khao Suey

A Burmese noodle dish that is quick and easy to make at home. It is made with rice noodles, chicken, vegetables, and a curry-like sauce. The dish is served with a variety of toppings. This recipe variation ensures a quick and easy but delicious Khao Suey.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Burmese, Pakistani
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup Neutral oil
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast (about 2 chicken breasts)
  • 1 Onion (medium sized-chopped)
  • 1½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 tbsp Red Curry Paste (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Gram Flour (Besan)
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes can with green chillies (10 oz can)
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • ¼ to ½ tsp Salt (per taste)
  • 1 can Coconut milk
  • 500 grams Spaghetti
Toppings
  • Cilantro (chopped)
  • Chaat Masala (Shaan)
  • BBQ chips (crushed)
  • Lime juice or wedges
  • Chili Oil (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat a wok or medium sized sauce pan with 1/4 cup of neutral oil.
  2. Add chopped onion and saute until it becomes translucent.
  3. Next add ginger garlic paste, red curry paste and gram flour. Add 1/2 cup of water so nothing sticks to the bottom of pan.
  4. Saute for 2-3 minutes and add chicken. Toss chicken until chicken changes color.
  5. Next add all the spices and saute again for 3-4 minutes on medium-high heat. Feel free to add a little water.
  6. Add one can of rotel tomatoes and cook until tomatoes soften.
  7. Pour in the coconut milk. Refill empty can with water and add to chicken. Mix until combined and bring to boil.
  8. Cover and simmer until chicken is fully cooked for 10-15 minutes.
  9. While the curry is cooking. Bring a pot of water to boil and add spaghetti. Cook according to package. Drain and set aside. (Add a splash of oil to keep spaghetti from sticking.)
  10. Once chicken is fully cooked and the oil separates, turn off the heat and set curry aside. Curry should have a thick creamy sauce. It should not be dry. Add water if needed.
Assembling the Khao Suey:
  1. Twirl a generous amount of spaghetti in a bowl using a fork or kitchen tongs.
  2. Ladle the chicken curry on top of spaghetti.
  3. Squeeze lime juice, sprinkle chaat masala according to taste and top with chopped cilantro, chili oil and crushed BBQ chips.
  4. Enjoy!