I Make My Special Khao Soi Lao Recipe (Hennessy included)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while pork is often less expensive.

curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry powder

💰Cheaper: generic curry paste

Homemade curry powder can be made with common spices.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are low-carb, while rice noodles are often more affordable.

Wash and clean the chicken frames or carcasses.

In a large pot, combine chicken frames, water, salt, sugar, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil and simmer to create the soup base.

In a separate pan, heat canola oil over medium heat.

Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant.

Add pork mince to the pan and cook until browned.

Stir in crushed tomatoes and soy bean paste, seasoning with pepper to taste.

Simmer the meat sauce until fully cooked.

Serve the soup base in bowls topped with the meat sauce and optional garnishes like bean sprouts, watercress, chopped chillies, and sriracha.

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