on Sep 03, 2020 Whenever we visit an Asian restaurant, I insist on ordering the Khow Suey (curry noodle soup) just because it’s one of those meal experiences that I can build on my own. So it shouldn’t really come as a surprise that I had to try recreating my very own Burmese khow suey recipe at home for you guys! This Khow Suey recipe looks a mellow yellow but it’s bursting with flavour! Featuring bold Southeast Asian flavours from the curry paste, the creaminess from the coconut milk and lots of texture from the fried noodles – this Burmese Khow Suey is a complete flavour bomb in a bowl! This Vegetarian Burmese Khow Suey has a bunch of elements in it, which need to be made separately. I am breaking it down for you so that you can see that while the ingredient list looks long, the dish is actually quite easy to put together!
Curry Paste for Khow Suey
This paste forms the base of the Khow Suey and gives it that distinct flavour. It uses typically Asian fresh ingredients like garlic, ginger, coriander stems (don’t throw them away, they pack in so much flavour!), peppercorn and green chillies (Full list in the recipe card below). These ingredients pack a punch into the dish. Grind these ingredients into a fine paste and keep aside.
Coconut Broth
The broth is what delivers the body and soupy consistency to this Burmese Khow Suey. It’s responsible for making this dish so hearty and comforting. We start by cooking the curry paste with more aromatics, gram flour to thicken and for that nutty flavour, and water or veg stock. Allow this broth to simmer for about 20 minutes with veggies. At the very end, add coconut milk and mix it well.
The Noodles
This is by far the simplest part of the process. I like using egg noodles which are available easily in Indian supermarkets, but to make it vegan you can use plain flour or rice noodles. You can also choose options like ramen noodles or angel hair noodles.
Toppings
The toppings are my favourite part! I go crazy with these haha! Here’s a list of toppings you can add to your Khow Suey:
Fried shallots or onionsSliced OnionsFried or fresh GingerFried Garlic ChipsFinely chopped green chilliesLemon wedgesSpring onionsCrushed chilli flakesChopped coriander or cilantroCrispy fried noodles or wonton stripsChopped or coarsely powdered groundnuts (Whole groundnuts will also do)
Top Tips To Make The Best Khow Suey At Home
While this is a vegetarian recipe, feel free to add your choice of protein like chicken, prawns and boiled, halved eggs. These are all yummy additions to this bowl of coconut-ty goodness. If want more heat in your khow suey, drizzle a bit of chilli oil Make sure you splash some cold water on the noodles after draining them. Mushy noodles are never nice to eat, so don’t overcook them.
This dish is great for both situations – when you have a big gang over or if it’s date night with your loved one. Tell me your happy and hearty Khow Suey experiences in the comments section!
Watch Burmese Khow Suey Recipe Video
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