- Khao soi
Khao soi or Khao soy ( _th. ข้าวซอย) is a Burmese-influenced dish served in northern
Laos and northernThailand , especiallyLuang Prabang andChiang Mai , respectively. It is asoup -like dish withrice noodle s oregg noodle s, pickled cabbage,shallots ,lime ,nam prik pao (plain), and meat in a curry-like sauce containing coconut milk. The curry is similar to that of yellow or Massaman curries but is thinner. Though northernLao people have a special way of preparing this dish, different versions of it can be found at Lao restaurants. It is popular as a street dish eaten byThai people , though not frequently served in Western Thai restaurants.Traditionally, the dish was served with beef or chicken rather than pork, as it is Muslim in origin.
See also
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Mee siam
*Laksa External links
* [http://www.theboatlanding.laopdr.com/menu/recipes.html#kao%20soi Lao recipe for Khao Soi]
* [http://importfood.com/recipes/chiangmainoodle.html Recipe for Khao Soi]
* [http://www.north-by-north-east.com/articles/06_04_3.asp History of Khao Soi]
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