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Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup

ground chicken, noodles, red curry broth and a soft egg on top

Watch the video for the technique.

Ingredients

Makes
4 servings
  • 500g lean ground chicken
  • 200g rice noodles, dry weight
  • 400ml light coconut milk
  • 500ml chicken stock
  • 2–3 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime, plus extra to finish
  • A little oil for frying
  • A pinch of sugar, if needed
  • Soft-boiled eggs, 1 per serving
  • Coriander, spring onion and chilli to finish

Method

  1. 1.

    Chop the vegetables and heat a little oil in a large pot.

  2. 2.

    Cook the onion and pepper until softened, then add the garlic and ginger.

  3. 3.

    Stir in the curry paste and fry for about a minute.

  4. 4.

    Add the coconut milk and chicken stock, then bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. 5.

    Season with the fish sauce and lime juice. Add a pinch of sugar if it needs it.

  6. 6.

    Brown the chicken in a separate pan until cooked through, then add it to the soup.

  7. 7.

    Add the rice noodles and cook until tender, following the packet timing.

  8. 8.

    Serve with the soft-boiled eggs, coriander, spring onion, chilli and another squeeze of lime.