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Khao Soy Gai

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Egg noddles in a Thai curry broth.
Photo by Noah Fecks, Paul Wagtouicz

Khao soy (sometimes spelled khao soi) is one of Chiang Mai’s most famous dishes. The combination of flavors and textures—creamy curry sauce and silky egg noodles married with the flavorful crunch of pickled mustard and crispy fried noodles, all given an awakening hit of fresh, zingy lime—is magical. Black cardamom pods are roasted over a wood fire to give them incredible smoky flavor.

This recipe was excerpted from 'True Thai' by Hong Thaimee. Buy the full book on Amazon.

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