Khao Suey Recipe: Burmese Coconut Curry Noodles Made At Home

By Akshara

October 9, 2025

Khao suey is a comforting Burmese noodle dish cooked in a creamy coconut curry and topped with crunchy garnishes. It’s aromatic, filling, and easy to prepare at home.

Ingredients

200 g noodles (egg or rice noodles) 1 cup boiled chicken or vegetables 1 onion (chopped) 1 tbsp curry powder 1 cup coconut milk 1 tbsp oil Salt to taste Toppings: fried garlic, spring onions, lemon wedges

Step 1

Boil the noodles until soft, then drain and keep aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan, sauté onion, and add curry powder.

Step 3

Stir in chicken or vegetables with coconut milk and salt, and cook until thick and fragrant.

Step 4

Pour the curry over noodles, garnish with toppings, and serve hot.