Description
Indulge in a bowl of Spicy Coconut Curry Ramen, where creamy coconut milk meets the vibrant flavors of Thai spices, creating a delightful dish ready in just 20 minutes. This one-pot meal is perfect for busy evenings or cozy family dinners and can be customized to suit your taste. Whether you choose to top it with crispy shiitakes, fresh herbs, or grilled chicken, every bite promises comfort and excitement. With its rich flavor and inviting presentation, this ramen is sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil (divided)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable)
- 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, optional)
- 3.5 ounces shiitakes (torn)
- 4 garlic cloves (grated)
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 can (14 oz/400 ml) unsweetened coconut milk (full fat)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 9 ounces instant ramen noodles
- Chili oil (for serving)
- Sesame seeds (for serving)
- Chopped chives (for serving)
- 4 boiled eggs (cooked for 7 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by grating garlic and ginger, and tearing shiitake mushrooms.
- In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat; add shiitakes until browned and crispy. Set aside.
- Lower heat and sauté garlic and ginger in the same pot until fragrant.
- Deglaze with broth, then bring to a boil.
- Stir in turmeric, soy sauce, fish sauce, and coconut milk; add lime juice.
- Add ramen noodles and cook for about 2 minutes until tender.
- Serve hot topped with crispy shiitakes and your choice of garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Customize your ramen by adding proteins like shrimp or chicken or vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of sambal oelek you add.