Thai chicken noodle soup recipe
- 100 g (3.5oz) flat rice noodles
- 50 g (1.8oz) mangetout, roughly torn
- 1 good handful of coriander leaves
- 2 lime wedges
- 1 splash vegetable oil
- 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
- 1 bird's-eye chilli, finely sliced
- 0.5 stalk of lemongrass, finely chopped
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander stalks
- 400 ml (14.1fl oz) chicken stock
- 150 ml (5.3fl oz) coconut cream
- 1 tbsp Thai fish sauce
- 1 lime, zest only
- 2 boneless chicken thighs
- Heat a little oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and cook the shallot, garlic, chilli, lemongrass, ginger and coriander stalks for 1 minute, stirring.
- Add the stock, coconut cream, fish sauce and lime zest, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Now add the chicken and simmer quietly for 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken.
- Continue to simmer the stock until reduced to about 200ml/7fl oz/generous 3/4 cup.
- Divide between two jars, cool and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Shred the cooled chicken.
- Cook the noodles according to packet instructions, then run under cold water until cool.
- Divide between two heatproof vessels, along with the mangetout and shredded chicken.
- Cover and chill for up to 2 days.
- When you're ready to serve, tip the ShotPot over the noodles, then pour over 300ml/10fl oz/1 1/4 cups boiling water.
- Stir and leave to stand for 1 minute.
- Garnish with coriander and a squeeze of lime.
rice noodles, mangetout, handful of coriander leaves, lime wedges, vegetable oil, shallot, garlic, chilli, ginger, coriander stalks, chicken, fish sauce, lime, chicken thighs
Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/29335/thai-chicken-noodle-soup-recipe (may not work)