Thai Coconut Curry Noodles
Thai Coconut Curry Noodles, often called Khao Soi, is a rich and aromatic noodle soup from Northern Thailand. It features egg noodles swimming in a creamy, spicy coconut curry broth, typically made with chicken or beef, and is topped with crispy fried noodles, pickled mustard greens, shallots, and a squeeze of lime.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced meal, high in carbohydrates from the noodles and fats from the coconut milk, with a good amount of protein from the meat. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and manganese, with a typical serving containing around 500-700 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 620 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
| Iron | 4.2 mg |
| Manganese | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Magnesium | 65 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
| Folate | 45 mcg |
Per 1 bowl (400 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved street food that reflects the culinary influence of neighboring Myanmar and China's Yunnan province. Nutritionally, the combination of coconut milk and spices like turmeric and chili offers anti-inflammatory properties.
