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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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Burmese, Pakistani
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup Neutral oil
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast (about 2 chicken breasts)
  • 1 Onion (medium sized-chopped)
  • 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)

Instructions
 

  • Heat a wok or medium sized sauce pan with 1/4 cup of neutral oil.
  • Add chopped onion and saute until it becomes translucent.
  • 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.
  • Saute for 2-3 minutes and add chicken. Toss chicken until chicken changes color.
  • Next add all the spices and saute again for 3-4 minutes on medium-high heat. Feel free to add a little water.
  • Add one can of rotel tomatoes and cook until tomatoes soften.
  • Pour in the coconut milk. Refill empty can with water and add to chicken. Mix until combined and bring to boil.
  • Cover and simmer until chicken is fully cooked for 10-15 minutes.
  • 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.)
  • 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:

  • Twirl a generous amount of spaghetti in a bowl using a fork or kitchen tongs.
  • Ladle the chicken curry on top of spaghetti.
  • Squeeze lime juice, sprinkle chaat masala according to taste and top with chopped cilantro, chili oil and crushed BBQ chips.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Burmese Noodles, Khao Soi, Khao Suey