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khao poon (spicy rice noodle soup)

Khao poon is a vibrant and aromatic Lao spicy rice noodle soup known for its rich coconut milk broth infused with red curry paste and fresh herbs. It is a staple dish often enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings, embodying the bold flavors and communal spirit of Lao cuisine.

10 ingredients
spicycreamyherbalsavoryaromatic
Lao70%
Thai30%

Ingredients

  • rice vermicelli noodles
    200g
  • coconut milk
    1 cup
  • red curry paste
    3 tbsp
  • fish sauce
    2 tbsp
  • lemongrass
    2 stalks
  • kaffir lime leaves
    4 leaves
  • garlic
    3 cloves
  • shallots
    2
  • fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil)
    1 cup
  • pork or chicken
    200g

Method

Steps not available

Khao poon originated in Laos as a traditional dish blending indigenous ingredients with influences from neighboring Southeast Asian cuisines, reflecting the region's historical trade and cultural exchanges.

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Lao70%
ingredients+techniques
Thai30%
ingredient_origin
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