Spicy Coconut Curry Ramen is a delightful dish that combines the creamy, spicy flavors of coconut curry with the simplicity of ramen noodles. Created by Anna Chwistek, this recipe is designed for quick preparation, requiring only 20 minutes from start to finish. It’s made in a single pot for minimal cleanup and is highly versatile, allowing for various ingredient substitutions based on personal preference or availability. The dish features a rich, tangy broth made from coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, and red curry paste, paired with quick-cooking instant ramen noodles for a satisfying meal. It’s garnished with crispy shiitakes, but you can easily swap these for other proteins or vegetables. This ramen is perfect for a weeknight dinner, offering a hearty and flavorful option that’s both fast and delicious.
Ingredients:
3 tbsp toasted sesame oil, divided
3.3 ounces shiitakes, torn
4 garlic cloves, grated
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp sambal or other chili paste, adjust to taste
2 tbsp mild red curry paste
1 can (14.5 oz/400 g) unsweetened coconut milk, full fat
1 tbsp lime juice
9 ounces instant ramen noodles
Chili oil, sesame seeds, and chopped chives for serving
4 boiled eggs, cooked for 7 minutes
Directions:
Prepare your ingredients before you start: grate garlic and ginger, tear shiitakes into small pieces.
Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shiitakes, cook until they start to brown. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame oil, season with salt and pepper, cook until crispy. Remove from pot.
Reduce heat to low. Add 1 tbsp sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to the pot. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Deglaze the pot with chicken broth, scraping up the brown bits. Bring to a boil.
Add turmeric, brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, red curry paste, and sambal. Stir in coconut milk and lime juice. When the broth starts to boil, add ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes. (If not serving immediately, cook the ramen noodles separately to prevent them from soaking up the broth).
Serve immediately, topped with crispy shiitakes, sesame seeds, chives, chili oil, and boiled eggs.
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 115 kcal per serving