How to make KHAO PIAK SEN (BROTH) | Lao Style Chicken Noodle Soup | House of X Tia | #laofood #laos

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is lower in calories, while pork is often more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common alternative for flavor.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Whole grain noodles offer more fiber, while egg noodles are often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a similar freshness, while green onions are more budget-friendly.

Mince 3 cloves of garlic and peel ginger.

Slice ginger into thirds or halves for flavoring the broth.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add minced garlic to the pan and brown it slightly.

Add chicken to the pan and cook until the skin turns golden yellow.

Add chicken stock to the pan and scrape the bottom to lift the garlic.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and ginger slices to the broth.

Remove chicken from the broth once cooked and cool it down.

Shred the chicken meat from the bone, leaving some on the bone if desired.

Optionally, slice chicken skin into thin pieces and add back to the soup.

Add shredded chicken back into the broth and turn up the heat to medium to bring to a boil.

Add cilantro and green onion to the soup.

Serve with optional accompaniments: lime, bean sprouts, chili oil, sugar, fish sauce, and fried garlic.

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