Laos style chicken noodle soup for winter time/Naly’s Lao kitchen.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu offers a vegetarian option, while pork is often less expensive.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while rice noodles are more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for those avoiding fish.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, and seasoned water can be a cost-effective alternative.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to simmer and add fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar; cook for 20 minutes.

Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.

Add egg noodles and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chili paste to taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges, coriander, scallions, and bean sprouts.

Cooking Techniques

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