Burmese Chicken Khow Suey (Khowse)
Monday, August 17, 2020
So "Khow Suey is a noodle soup made of
egg noodles and curried beef or chicken with coconut
milk,
served with a variety of contrasting condiments"
lol well that's how google describes it and that's exactly what
it is.
This creamy coconut broth based dish originates from Burma,
but is also commonly made in India and Pakistan.
Over the years it's become quite popular meal in many homes all around the world,
and it's easy to see why;
it's quite a comforting and delicious dish that's perfect for those cold winter days.
- INGREDIENTS -
4 - 5 chicken breasts - cubed
1 Large Onion - sliced
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 - 2 Cinnamon Sticks
2 Cardamom Pods
1 Bay Leaf
1 tsp Freshly Grated Ginger
1 tsp Freshly Crushed Garlic
1 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
2 tsp Ground Red Chilies (adjust depending on personal heat
preference)
1 - 2 tsp Ground Green Chilies (adjust depending on personal heat preference)
1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
2 Tomatoes - grated
1 Tbsp Gram Flour/Chickpea Flour - Mixed in 1 cup of water
1 tin (250ml) Coconut Milk or Coconut Cream (If you're using coconut cream add in 1/2 cup milk so the
consistency of the soup isn't so thick - but that depends on your
preference)
Egg Noodles
- TOPPINGS TO SERVE WITH -
Phyllo Pastry (samoosa pur pastry) - cut into pieces and fried till crispy
Fried Garlic Slices
Fried Green Chili Slices
Chili Flakes
Boiled Egg
Lemons
Fresh Coriander - garnish
Freshly Chopped Spring Onions - garnish
- Make your toppings and keep them ready, while you're cooking this meal.
- METHOD -
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Heat up the oil and sauté the sliced onions with the cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, ginger and garlic and cook for around 2 - 3 minutes.
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Next, once your onions have softened before they caramelize and turn golden add in the bay leaf.
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Then, once your onions are golden, add in the cubed chicken and the turmeric, salt, pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, lemon juice, ground red chilies, ground green chilies, 1 cup of water and cook until chicken is almost done for around 10 minutes on a medium heat.
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When your chicken is almost done, add the grated tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
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Next, add the gram flour/chick pea flour and water mix to the pot and let it boil for around 5 minutes.
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Turn the heat down and add the coconut cream or coconut milk.
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Allow to simmer for about half an hour. If you think the broth may burn out add some more water, I added around 1/2 cup. Remember it should be the consistency of soup so just be aware to not add too much water, as it may make the the broth watery.
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To serve; dish out the chicken soup into the bowl, top with egg noodles and the toppings of your choice, before garnishing with fresh coriander and spring onions.
- PIN IT -
It is so easy to pin a recipe you like right onto your pinterest
boards,
simply click on the picture and it will automatically take you to
pinterest.
When you share the picture the link shares as well,
which makes it easier for you and any one else to find the
recipe.
- BEEHIND THE SCENES -
While taking my pictures I had a cute little visitor...
I hope everyone enjoys this Burmese Chicken Khow Suey (Khowse) recipe,
this coconut based broth and noodles and chicken combination,
is so delicious and especially perfect for winter.
I've shared some other soup based recipes on my blog before;
Be sure to check out my social media,
I share a lot of the behind the scenes on there and
reviews:
6 comments
My mother makes Khow Suey often and it's so delicious!!! It looks different from yours but I bet it tastes great because it looks so delicious! Hey, little friend. Pinned it to my Food board!
ReplyDeleteI love how there are so many different family recipe versions of Khow Suey, it's such a family based meal. Thank you so much I really appreciate it :)
DeleteOh never heard of this before. Interesting. Love chicken so might have to give it a go.
ReplyDeleteIt's a family favourite, hope you try it and enjoy it :D actually perfect for the colder days.
DeleteI keep hearing and seeing khowsuey recipes but never tried. Your recipe sounds really wholesome and looks like something the family will enjoy. Your photography is so on spot! And that little visitor ��
ReplyDeleteYou have to give it a try it will become a family favourite because it's so easy to make and it's actually great to use up leftover speghetti/noodles with. Thank you so much I really appreciate the kind words <3
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