Description
Curry Coconut Ramen is a bold, slurp-worthy fusion of Japanese comfort and Southeast Asian flair. With creamy coconut milk, aromatic curry paste, and tender noodles in a rich, spicy broth, it’s a one-pot wonder that comes together in under 30 minutes—perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, or button)
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
- Optional toppings: soft-boiled eggs, crispy tofu or shredded chicken, bean sprouts, chopped green onions, cilantro leaves, red chili flakes, lime wedges
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Curry and Liquids: Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add coconut milk, broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook Veggies and Noodles: Add mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions. Stir in spinach or bok choy and let it wilt.
- Finish the Flavor: Stir in lime juice and adjust salt to taste. Add chili flakes if desired.
- Serve: Divide into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes like egg, tofu, sprouts, or fresh herbs. Serve hot with lime wedges.
Notes
- Make it Vegan: Use vegetable broth and tofu, and skip the egg.
- Spice Control: Adjust the amount of curry paste to your heat preference.
- Creamier Option: Stir in a spoonful of peanut butter for extra richness.
- Storage: Store broth and noodles separately for best texture. Keeps in fridge for 3 days or freeze the broth for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Noodles
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
