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, ½ cup Mushroom, ½ cup Zucchini, ½ 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 634 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: 2 sprigs Lemongrass; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 5 Basil Leaves; 1 tsp Coriander Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; ½ inch Ginger; 2 Green Chilli; 4 cloves Garlic; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 7 Small Onion (Shallots); As Needed Water; 1 Hakka Noodles; As Needed Oil; As Needed Salt; As Needed Oil; For Deep-Frying Oil; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 tbsp Garlic, Thinly Sliced; 2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ cup Carrot, Triangle Cut; ½ cup Mushroom, Thick Slices; ½ cup Zucchini, Triangle Cut; ½ cup Broccoli, Florets; ½ Red Capsicum, Triangle Cut; 1½ cup Water; 2 tsp Salt

60 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min

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11 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

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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.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

37 items

4 people

Lemongrass2 sprigs
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Basil Leaves15
Coriander Seeds1 tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Ginger½ inch
Green Chilli2
Garlic4 cloves
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)7
WaterAs Needed
Hakka Noodles1
OilAs Needed
SaltAs Needed
OilAs Needed
OilFor Deep-Frying
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Garlic, Thinly Sliced2 tbsp
Roasted Peanuts2 tbsp
Oil2 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Carrot, Triangle Cut¼ cup
Mushroom, Thick Slices½ cup
Zucchini, Triangle Cut½ cup
Broccoli, Florets½ cup
Red Capsicum, Triangle Cut½
Water1½ cup
Salt2 tsp
Brown Sugar1½ tbsp
Soy Sauce½ tsp
Coconut Milk, Thick Slices400 ml
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Red Chilli Flakes1 tsp
Lemon, Wedges3

Contains: groundnut, wheat, soya, mushroom.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	634kcal	2536kcal
Protein	11g	42g
Carbohydrate	56g	222g
Fat	45g	178g
Fibre	8g	32g
Sugar	13g	53g

Cookd masalas for coconut milk

Chettinad Masala
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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.
LemongrassCoriander LeavesBasil LeavesCoriander SeedsCuminGingerGreen ChilliGarlicBlack PeppercornsSmall Onion (Shallots)
2
Boil the noodles until tender with oil and salt, as per packet instructions.
WaterHakka NoodlesOilSalt
3
Coat the drained noodles with oil and set them aside.
Oil
4
Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the onions until golden brown, on a medium flame.
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.
OilDry Red ChilliCurry leavesTurmeric Powder
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.
Coconut MilkBasil LeavesLemon Juice
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, ½ cup Mushroom, ½ cup Zucchini, ½ 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 634 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.