Description
This Spicy Coconut Curry Ramen recipe is a flavorful twist on traditional ramen, with a rich coconut milk and red curry broth that’s both spicy and comforting. Packed with vegetables and your choice of chicken or tofu, this Thai-inspired dish is sure to warm you up on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
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Soup Base:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
Veggies and Noodles:
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
Additional Toppings:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken or tofu
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 soft-boiled egg per bowl (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
- Chili oil or sriracha for extra heat
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, ginger, and curry paste, cooking until fragrant.
- Make Broth: Pour in broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Simmer, then add carrots, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Cook Noodles: Add ramen noodles and cook until tender. Stir in chicken or tofu and heat through.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust with lime, soy sauce, or chili oil. Divide among bowls, top with green onions, cilantro, and soft-boiled eggs if using.
- Serve: Serve with lime wedges and extra chili oil or sriracha.
Notes
- Make it vegan by using tofu and omitting fish sauce.
- For extra creaminess, stir in 1 tablespoon of peanut butter while simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired, Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
