Khao soi facts for kids

Khao soi is a yummy curry noodle dish that's super popular in places like Myanmar, Laos, and northern Thailand. Imagine a warm, flavorful soup with soft noodles! It's usually made with egg or rice noodles swimming in a rich, creamy coconut curry sauce.

What's in Khao Soi?

This delicious dish is packed with flavor! Besides the noodles and coconut curry, you'll often find tender chicken in it. Sometimes, people add crispy, fried noodles on top for extra crunch. Other tasty ingredients often include fresh onions, green cilantro, spicy garlic, zesty ginger, a squeeze of lime, and toasted chilies for a little kick.

Where Does Khao Soi Come From?

Khao soi is a traditional dish with roots in Southeast Asia. It's especially famous in northern Thailand, particularly in cities like Chiang Mai. You can also find different versions of it in neighboring countries like Laos and Myanmar. Each place might have its own special way of making it, adding unique local flavors!

Images for kids

• 

  Lao-style khao soi, often found in Luang Prabang.

• 

  Chicken khao soi served in a school cafeteria in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

• 

  Khao soi Mae Sai is a Thai version with minced pork. It doesn't use coconut milk but has a similar sauce to nam ngiao.

• 

  A Muslim style khao soi nuea (beef khao soi) from Chiang Mai, Thailand.

• 

  Khao soi nam na is a style of khao soi with a minced pork and chili paste. It's eaten in eastern Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.

• 

  Khao soi noi songkhrueang is a Shan dish. It's a wrap made from steamed rice flour with vegetables and ground peanuts.

See also

In Spanish: Khao soi para niños