Kadhi Khao Suey (Burmese Curry Noodles)
Khao Suey/Burmese Curry Noodles is a family favorite recipe! Our Khao Suey recipe is made with a coconut milk curry and seasoned meat curry served over noodles for the ultimate bowl of comfort!
Ingredients
Kadhi for Kadhi Khao Suey (Coconut Curry)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 4-6 tbsp Chick pea flour
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- Salt to taste
Burma Saag (Meat sauce)
- 1-1 1/2 lbs Boneless chicken approx. 1 chicken breast
- 8-10 Whole Red Chilies
- 6-8 Garlic cloves
- 1 large Onion blended into a paste
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup Oil
Noodles
- 1 lb spagetti noodles
Garnishes (optional)
- Spring onion / Green onions
- Sliced purple or white onions
- Red crushed red chilli
- Chopped cilantro
- Boiled egg
- Deep fried noodles see notes
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
Kadhi for Kadhi Khao Suey (Coconut Curry)
- Empty the coconut milk in a medium sized sauce pan and add 2 cans of water; cook on low heat (as low as your stove allows)
- In a blender, add chick pea flour, turmeric, and ½ cup water. Blend well, then add to the coconut milk.
- Continue to cook on low heat, until curry has thickened, about 2 hours.
Burma Saag (Meat sauce)
- In a bowl add red chillies and peeled garlic gloves. Add just enough water to submerge the garlic cloves and chilis. Keep aside for a couple of hours, or microwave for 1-2 mins if in a hurry. Add to a blender, and blend it into a paste.
- In a saucepan, on medium heat, add the oil, red chilli, and garlic paste. Cook on low heat until oil separates.
- Then add the grounded onion, and cook for a few minute until fragrant.
- Next add the chicken, soy sauce, salt, and turmeric.
- Cook on medium heat for a few minutes and cover cook on low heat for about 20 mins.
Noodles
- Boil and prepare spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
Assembly
- To serve, add kadhi (coconut curry), and burma saag (meat curry) atop the noodles.
- Garnish with desired garnishes
Notes
Deep fried noodles: you can deep fry some noodles and set aside for the garnish, or purchase canned fried chow mein noodles at some grocery stores.