Khao Suey
Chef Sammy
Khao Suey is a traditional Burmese dish that consists of a flavorful coconut curry soup served over a bed of soft and creamy Spaghetti. It is a hearty, comforting and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed in any weather.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
STEP 1: Preparing the Chicken
- 2 lbs Chicken chopped into pieces
- 4-5 Onions sliced
- 1/4-5 can Tomatoes diced/chopped
- 1.5 teaspoons Turmeric
- 3 teaspoons Garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons Ginger paste
- 1.5 teaspoons Cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- Salt
Preparing the Curry:
- 1 tablespoon Garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons Mustard seeds
- 1/2 cup Yogurt
- 3-4 tablespoons Garam flour
- 2 cans Coconut milk
- 3 cups Water
- 4-5 Curry leaves
- 2 dried Red chilies
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- Salt
Toppings:
- 1 Jalapeno finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch Cilantro chopped
- 8-10 pods Garlic finely sliced and fried
- Onions fried
- Chaat masala
- Potatoes chopped, fried/sticks
- Spaghetti fried
- Lemon wedges
Method:
In a pan heat oil, add onions and saute them till they turn translucent.
Now add the garlic paste, ginger paste, and tomatoes along with the spices (turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder, and garam masala).
Let the spices cook for 2-3 minutes. Do not add any water here.
When the mixture turns into a slightly thick paste, add the chicken chops and stir well for 2 minutes.
Add a little water here and let it cook on medium heat till the chicken becomes tender (takes approx. 20-25 minutes)
STEP 2: Preparing the Spaghetti
Easy Peasy. Boiling Spaghetti should take you around 8 to 12 mins.
Once the spaghetti is ready, set it aside.
Preparing the Curry:
In a pan heat oil and when hot add curry leaves, mustard seeds & dried chilies.
When the mustard seeds and curry leaves are done crackling, add the garlic paste.
Saute for 30 seconds before pouring the coconut milk. keep the heat on.
Separately, mix the gram flour with the yogurt in a bowl to make a clear yellow paste.
Now slowly pour this yellow paste into the simmering mixture of coconut milk and spices.
Let the curry simmer for 15 minutes and turn off the heat.
Keyword Quick Meal, Spaghetti