Spicy Coconut Curry Ramen
Indulge in the warmth of Spicy Coconut Curry Ramen, a comforting bowl that combines rich Thai flavors with a creamy, slightly spicy broth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With quick-cooking ramen and the ability to customize with your choice of proteins and vegetables, this recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek (or other chili paste, more or less to taste)
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 can (14 oz/400 ml) unsweetened coconut milk (full fat)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 9 ounces instant ramen noodles
- 3.5 ounces shiitakes (torn)
- 4 garlic cloves (grated)
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- Chili oil (for serving)
- Sesame seeds (for serving)
- Chopped chives (for serving)
- 4 boiled eggs (cooked for 7 minutes)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: grate garlic and ginger; tear shiitakes into pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté shiitakes with 1 tbsp of sesame oil until crispy. Remove from pot.
- Lower heat and add remaining sesame oil; cook garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Deglaze pot with broth, then bring to a boil. Stir in turmeric, brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, red curry paste, sambal oelek, coconut milk, and lime juice.
- Add ramen noodles; cook for 2 minutes until tender.
- Serve hot with sautéed shiitakes and desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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