Spicy Coconut Curry Ramen
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Enjoy a quick and creamy bowl of Spicy Coconut Curry Ramen that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Try it today for a flavorful weeknight meal.
- Author: Chloe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3.5 ounces shiitake mushrooms (torn)
- 4 garlic cloves (grated)
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek (or other chili paste, optional)
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 can (14 oz) unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 9 ounces instant ramen noodles
- Chili oil (for serving)
- Sesame seeds (for serving)
- Chopped chives (for serving)
- Tofu or shredded chicken (optional, as a protein substitute for boiled eggs)
- Prep your ingredients by grating garlic and ginger, and tearing shiitake mushrooms.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Add torn shiitakes and cook until browned; remove from pot.
- Lower the heat; add another tablespoon of sesame oil along with garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pot with chicken broth; bring to a boil and add turmeric, brown sugar, soy sauce, sambal oelek, coconut milk, and lime juice.
- Add ramen noodles to the boiling broth and cook for about two minutes until tender.
- Serve in bowls topped with crispy shiitakes, chili oil, sesame seeds, chives, and optional protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg