Khanom Jeen Nam Ya (Thailand)

An authentic recipe for traditional Thai Khanom Jeen Nam Ya, highlighting the rich combination of flaked fish, red curry paste, and creamy coconut milk over rice noodles.

Level Medium Prep 25 min Cook 35 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

60 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 25m

Cook 35m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Thai Khanom Jeen Nam Ya, highlighting the rich combination of flaked fish, red curry paste, and creamy coconut milk over rice noodles.

A beloved Thai noodle dish featuring a thick, flavorful fish and red curry coconut sauce.

Instructions

Boil the fish fillets along with lemongrass, galangal, and shallots in water until cooked through. Remove the fish, let it cool, and flake the meat while discarding bones.
Pound or blend the boiled aromatics along with the flaked fish meat until combined.
In a pot, heat a portion of the coconut milk and fry the red curry paste until fragrant and oil separates.
Add the fish and aromatic mixture into the pot, stirring well.
Pour in the remaining coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer, seasoning with fish sauce and palm sugar.
Add torn kaffir lime leaves and simmer for another 10 minutes until the curry thickens slightly.
Serve the hot fish curry over a bed of fresh Khanom Jeen noodles, accompanied by fresh raw vegetables and herbs.

Nutrition

Calories 410

Protein 24g

Carbs 45g

Fat 16g

Fiber 4g

Sugar 5g

Sodium 820mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 25 min

Cook 35 min

Total 60 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.7
Presentation 9.2
Nutrition 8.5
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.0
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 7.5
Would Make Again 9.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An exceptionally fragrant and authentic Thai fish curry noodle dish bursting with complex herbal notes.

Pros

Rich and aromatic flavor profile
Authentic Thai street food experience
Pairs wonderfully with fresh vegetables

Cons

Requires preparation for fish deboning

Overview

A beloved Thai noodle dish featuring a thick, flavorful fish and red curry coconut sauce.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Thai Khanom Jeen Nam Ya, highlighting the rich combination of flaked fish, red curry paste, and creamy coconut milk over rice noodles.

Tips

Ensure all fish bones are thoroughly removed before blending the fish with aromatics
Serve with an abundance of fresh raw vegetables and herbs like cucumber slices, pickled mustard greens, and long beans to balance the rich curry
Adjust the amount of red curry paste depending on your preferred spice level