Turkey Khao Soi (Northern Thai Curry)

 

 

 

 

 

serves 4

Ingredients

Curry:
Vegetable oil

Khao Soi paste, recipe below
2 cans (414 mL/14 oz.) coconut milk
1 cup (250 mL) turkey or chicken stock (homemade preferably)
1½ lbs (680 g) turkey thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ lb (225 g) ramen noodles
3 Tbsp (45 mL) fish sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) raw sugar (white sugar will do in a pinch)

 

To serve:
Green onions
Lime wedges
Thinly sliced red onion
Bean sprouts
Cilantro

 

Khao Soi Paste
3 large guajillo peppers
2 cups (500 mL) boiling water
½ large yellow onion, roughly chopped
5 garlic cloves, crushed
1 Tbsp (15 mL) grated ginger
2 tsp (10 mL) whole coriander seeds
2 Tbsp (30 mL) curry powder
2 Tbsp (30 mL) turmeric powder

 

 

Directions 
Curry: 1. Place the khao soi paste and a glug or two of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and cook until it darkens in colour and loses some moisture; 5-6 minutes.

2. Add the coconut milk and broth and bring to a boil.

3. Add the turkey thighs, turn the temperature down and let simmer until turkey is cooked through, approximately 20 minutes.

4. While the turkey cooks, boil the ramen noodles according to package directions and set aside.

5. When turkey is cooked through, ladle soup into bowls.

6. Top with noodles and whatever you want to garnish with (options in the ingredient list).

Khao Soi paste:
1. Place the guajillo peppers in a shallow dish and cover in boiling water.

2. Steep for 20 minutes or until softened.

3. Squeeze out the excess water and reserve the soaking liquid.

4. Place peppers in the blender with all the other ingredients.

5. Add 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 mL) of the soaking liquid so it blends up to a paste-texture.

6. If you need more of the liquid, add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) at a time.

 

Nutritional Information

Per serving
Calories: 926
Protein: 45 g
Fat: 63 g
Carbohydrates: 51 g

Recipe by Kelly Brisson of The Gouda Life (www.thegoudalife.ca).

http://www.tastyturkey.ca/recipes/turkey-khao-soi-northern-thai-curry/