Description
Culinary magic happens when spicy coconut curry ramen meets bold international flavors, blending rich creamy coconut with fiery spices. Comfort nestles perfectly in each spoon, inviting global taste adventures that spark pure deliciousness for eager home cooks.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 packs ramen noodles
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- Soft-boiled eggs
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 cup spinach or bok choy leaves
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- Fresh cilantro
- Green onions, sliced
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 (13.5 fluid ounces / 400 milliliters) can coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot and warm vegetable oil over medium heat, gently sautéing diced onions until they become translucent and soft, releasing their sweet aromatics.
- Introduce minced garlic and ginger into the pot, stirring quickly to awaken their intense fragrance without burning.
- Incorporate red curry paste and allow it to bloom, releasing its complex spicy and herbal notes throughout the base.
- Stream in coconut milk and broth, creating a creamy, vibrant liquid foundation, then enhance with umami-rich soy sauce, pungent fish sauce, and fiery sriracha.
- Let the broth simmer and develop depth, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Drop ramen noodles, earthy mushrooms, and crisp carrots directly into the simmering liquid, cooking until noodles reach perfect tenderness.
- Gently fold in delicate spinach or bok choy, allowing the greens to wilt and absorb the curry’s warmth, and add shredded chicken if desired.
- Brighten the entire dish with a burst of fresh lime juice, cutting through the richness and adding a citrusy spark.
- Carefully portion the ramen into serving bowls, creating an inviting presentation topped with soft-boiled eggs, fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and zesty lime wedges.
Notes
- Swap ingredients easily to accommodate dietary needs by using gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce or plant-based broth for vegetarian versions.
- Control spice levels by adjusting curry paste and chili amounts – start with less and gradually increase for personalized heat intensity.
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex aromatic profile for the dish.
- Prep vegetables and proteins in advance to streamline cooking process and reduce overall meal preparation time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg