There’s something crazy about tasting a dish for the first time… and feeling like you’ve known it forever. So I had to recreate it 👇 Khao Soi (my version) Ingredients 500g chicken thighs 1–2 tbsp homemade masala 1 onion, finely chopped 2–3 tbsp coriander stems, chopped 3–4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp ginger, minced 1 stalk lemongrass 1 cinnamon stick 1 tomato, chopped (not traditional — my mum’s touch) 1 can (400ml) coconut milk 1–2 tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce 2 portions egg noodles Toppings Crispy fried noodles 1 lime, cut into wedges ¼ red onion, thinly sliced Fresh coriander Chilli oil (optional) Method Smash the lemongrass and tie it into a knot Sauté onions with coriander stems and a cinnamon stick until golden Add chicken thighs, then ginger and garlic Add masala and toast for a minute Add chopped tomato and cook it down Pour in coconut milk and add the lemongrass Simmer until the chicken is tender Season with soy sauce or fish sauce Finish with a splash of lime juice Ser...