Description
Spicy Coconut Curry Ramen is a delightful one-pot meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine right to your kitchen. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, slightly spicy broth that envelops tender ramen noodles, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, and your choice of toppings. This versatile dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or a quick lunch, allowing you to customize it with fresh herbs, proteins, or additional spices to suit your taste. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make comfort food that’s as satisfying as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth
- 1 can (14 oz) unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 9 ounces instant ramen noodles
- 3.5 ounces shiitakes
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- Toppings: chili oil, sesame seeds, chopped chives, boiled eggs
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by grating garlic and ginger and tearing shiitakes.
- Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté shiitakes until browned and crispy.
- Lower the heat; add another tbsp of oil with garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pot with chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Stir in turmeric, brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, red curry paste, coconut milk, and lime juice; add ramen noodles.
- Cook for about 2 minutes or separately if not serving immediately.
- Serve hot topped with sautéed shiitakes, sesame seeds, chives, chili oil, and halved boiled eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg