Spicy Coconut Curry Ramen

An ultra-creamy, slightly spicy broth with quick-cooking ramen and bold Thai flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this one-pot meal is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. Infused with the richness of coconut milk, the warmth of curry paste, and a kick from sambal, this ramen is full of flavor. Top with your favorite garnishes like crispy shiitakes, soft-boiled eggs, or a drizzle of chili oil. Versatile and packed with delicious Thai-inspired ingredients!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 115 per serving

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil (divided)
• 3.3 oz 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 fish sauce
• 1 tbsp sambal (or other chili paste, optional)
• 2 tbsp mild red curry paste
• 1 can (14 oz) unsweetened coconut milk (full-fat)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 9 oz instant ramen noodles
• Chili oil (for serving)
• Sesame seeds (for serving)
• Chopped chives (for serving)
• 4 boiled eggs (cooked for 7 minutes)

Instructions:

1. Prep: Grate garlic and ginger. Tear shiitake mushrooms into small pieces.
2. Cook Shiitakes: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the shiitakes and cook until they start to brown. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame oil, season with salt and pepper, and cook until crispy. Remove from the pot.
3. Make Broth: Reduce heat to low and add the remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits. Bring to a boil.
4. Season Broth: Stir in turmeric, brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, red curry paste, sambal, coconut milk, and lime juice. Bring the broth to a boil.
5. Cook Ramen: Add ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes (if not serving immediately, cook ramen separately so it doesn’t soak up all the broth).
6. Serve: Serve immediately with crispy shiitakes, sesame seeds, chives, chili oil, and a soft-boiled egg on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition per serving:

• Calories: 115
• Carbohydrates: 6g
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 191mg
• Sodium: 1793mg
• Potassium: 232mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 3g
• Vitamin A: 267IU
• Vitamin C: 2mg
• Calcium: 45mg
• Iron: 1mg