Thai-style fish broth with greens
A hearty Thai seafood built around brown rice noodle, thai red curry paste and fish sauce β roughly 45 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 4 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for saucepan and pan. At easy difficulty across 4 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
Shopping list (7)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
How to make it
- Cook the noodles following pack instructions. Refresh in cold water and drain well.
- Put the stock in a large saucepan and stir in the curry paste, lime leaves, fish sauce and 250ml cold water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 mins.
- Cut the fish into roughly 3cm cubes and add to the pan. Return to a simmer, then cook for 2 mins uncovered.
- Stir in the noodles, prawns and pak choi, and simmer for 2-3 mins or until the fish and prawns are just cooked. Serve in bowls scattered with coriander.
You'll use: Saucepan Β· Pan
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lime
- lemon
- Fish Sauce
- soy sauce + a pinch of salt
What to serve with Thai-style fish broth with greens
- Pad See Ew Chicken
- Thai Green Curry Chicken
- Massaman Beef curry Beef
- Panang chicken curry (kaeng panang gai) Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Thai-style fish broth with greens take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 4 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lime?
Try lemon. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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