Burmese Khao suey recipe | Chicken Khao suey recipe | Khow suey condiments - Chilli oil | birista

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber and nutrition.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for a similar umami flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is a plant-based option that is lower in fat.

Cook Hakka noodles according to package instructions until al dente.

Prepare the curry paste by blending onion, garlic, ginger, red chilli powder, jeera powder, coriander powder, besan, and turmeric powder.

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

Add the curry paste to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned.

Pour in chicken broth (water) and coconut milk; bring to a simmer.

Season with salt to taste and let simmer until chicken is cooked through.

Serve noodles in bowls, ladle the soup over the noodles.

Garnish with fried onions, fried garlic, roasted peanuts, coriander, boiled eggs, lemon wedges, and chili oil.

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