How long does Khow Suey take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Khow Suey serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Khow Suey vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Khow Suey?

400 ml Coconut Milk, 1 Hakka Noodles, ¼ cup Carrot, 0.50 cup Mushroom, 0.50 cup Zucchini, 0.50 cup Broccoli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Khow Suey?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Khow Suey?

About 658 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Khow Suey

Name: Khow Suey
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 5 Basil Leaves; 1 tsp Coriander Seeds; 0.50 tsp Cumin; 2 Green Chilli; 4 cloves Garlic; 0.50 tsp Black Peppercorns; 7 Small Onion (Shallots); As Needed Water; As Needed Sunflower Oil; As Needed Sunflower Oil; For Deep-Frying Sunflower Oil; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ¼ cup Carrot, Triangle Cut; 0.50 cup Mushroom, Thick Slices; 0.50 cup Zucchini, Triangle Cut; 0.50 cup Broccoli, Florets; 0.50 Red Capsicum, Triangle Cut; 1.50 cup Water; 2 tsp Salt; 1.50 tbsp Brown Sugar; 0.50 tsp Soy Sauce; 10 Basil Leaves; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes

Also known as Burmese Noodles Soup, Khao Suey · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Noodles & Pasta

Curries & Gravies Noodles & Pasta Soups & Salads Vegan Dairy-free

Total60 min

Prep20 min

Cook40 min

Serves4

Per serving658 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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11 steps, each one filmed

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Khow suey, a Burmese noodle soup of hakka noodles in a vegetable coconut milk curry with lemongrass paste. Medium-spicy, serves 4, an hour, with video.

Ingredients

37 items

Cooking for4 servings

Basil Leaves15
Coriander Seeds1 tsp
Cumin0.50 tsp
Green Chilli2
Garlic4 cloves
Black Peppercorns0.50 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)7
WaterAs Needed
Sunflower OilAs Needed
Sunflower OilAs Needed
Sunflower OilFor Deep-Frying
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Roasted Peanuts2 tbsp
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli2
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Carrot, Triangle Cut¼ cup
Mushroom, Thick Slices0.50 cup
Zucchini, Triangle Cut0.50 cup
Broccoli, Florets0.50 cup
Red Capsicum, Triangle Cut0.50
Water1.50 cup
Salt2 tsp
Brown Sugar1.50 tbsp
Soy Sauce0.50 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Red Chilli Flakes1 tsp
Lemon, Wedges3
Hakka Noodles1
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Lemongrass2 sprigs
Ginger0.50 inch
SaltAs Needed
Garlic, Thinly Sliced2 tbsp
Coconut Milk, Thick Slices400 ml

Contains: groundnut, wheat, soya, mushroom.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	658kcal	2632kcal
Protein	11g	44g
Carbohydrate	56g	225g
Fat	47g	188g
Fibre	8.3g	33g
Sugar	14g	54g

Cookd masalas for coconut milk

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Method

1
Combine all the ingredients for the green curry paste and blend in a mixer grinder to a smooth paste with ¼ cup water.
Basil LeavesCoriander SeedsCuminGreen ChilliGarlicBlack PeppercornsSmall Onion (Shallots)Coriander LeavesLemongrassGinger
2
Boil the noodles until tender with oil and salt, as per packet instructions.
WaterSunflower OilHakka NoodlesSalt
3
Coat the drained noodles with oil and set them aside.
Sunflower Oil
4
Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the onions until golden brown, on a medium flame.
Sunflower OilOnion
5
Fry the garlic similarly, and set aside.
Garlic
6
Coarsely crush roasted peanuts and set them aside.
Roasted Peanuts
7
In a pan, heat oil, add the red chili, curry leaves, and turmeric powder. Add and fry the curry paste for 10 minutes until the raw smell and flavor goes.
Sunflower OilDry Red ChilliTurmeric PowderCurry leaves
8
Add the vegetables and saute for 3 minutes.
CarrotMushroomZucchiniBroccoliRed Capsicum
9
Add water, boil until the vegetables are tender. Add the salt, brown sugar, and soya sauce.
WaterSaltBrown SugarSoy Sauce
10
Add the thick coconut milk and basil leaves, bring to a single boil. Finish with lemon juice.
Basil LeavesLemon JuiceCoconut Milk
11
Serve with noodles and toppings as desired.
Spring Onion (greens)Red Chilli FlakesLemon

Before you start

How long does Khow Suey take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Khow Suey serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Khow Suey vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Khow Suey spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Khow Suey?: 400 ml Coconut Milk, 1 Hakka Noodles, ¼ cup Carrot, 0.50 cup Mushroom, 0.50 cup Zucchini, 0.50 cup Broccoli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Khow Suey?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Khow Suey?: About 658 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.