Mild khao poon gai

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Mild khao poon gai

A creamy coconut chicken noodle soup with lemongrass and herbs, adapted without chilli for a warm family dinner.

20 minPreparation
30 minCooking
50 minTotal time
4Servings
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MyAutismHub · 4 September 2026
Soft & slurpy · Portions are a guide; appetite and needs vary.

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For 4 servings

What you’ll need

Allergens
Coconut can cause allergy; check stock and noodles.

One step at a time

Let’s make it

  1. Simmer stock with lemongrass and turmeric for 8 minutes.
  2. Add chicken and carrot; cook 18 minutes until chicken reaches 75°C.
  3. Stir in coconut milk and cabbage; warm gently for 3 minutes.
  4. Cook noodles separately, taste broth and add salt if needed. Keep herbs, lime and chilli separate.

Preparation and cooking times are estimates. Use the doneness checks in the method.

Make the texture work

Serve noodles dry with a little broth on the side for dipping or gradual mixing.

Season it properly

Turmeric and lemongrass make the coconut broth aromatic. Season lightly after tasting; adults can add herbs, lime and chilli.

Simple swaps

Use tofu or fish; replace cabbage with pumpkin.

Keep it safely

Refrigerate broth and noodles separately within 2 hours; use within 48 hours.

Food education

What the ingredients bring

These are practical food-group notes, not a laboratory nutrition analysis. Portions and brands change the numbers.

  • Chicken supplies protein and vitamin B6.
  • Coconut milk provides energy and a creamy texture.
  • Carrot and cabbage add vitamin C, beta-carotene and fibre.
Before serving: supervise eating and adapt size and texture to your child’s chewing skills. These are ordinary family recipes, not a treatment for autism or a prescribed swallowing diet.

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