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Spicy Coconut Curry Ramen

  • Author: Sozan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 23 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion (Japanese & Thai)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy, spicy, and umami-packed ramen infused with coconut milk, red curry paste, and fresh vegetables for a rich and flavorful meal.


Ingredients

Scale

Ingredients

  • Broth Base:
    • 1 tbsp sesame oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
    • 2 tbsp red curry paste
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
    • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Noodles & Vegetables:
    • 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
    • ½ cup carrots, julienned
    • ½ cup bell pepper, thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup green onions, chopped
  • Garnishes & Toppings:
    • Fresh cilantro
    • Red chili flakes (to taste)
    • Lime wedges

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the broth: Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add liquids: Stir in vegetable broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, red curry paste, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Cook the noodles: Add ramen noodles and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender.
  4. Add vegetables: Stir in carrots and bell peppers. Cook for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust with soy sauce, brown sugar, or red chili flakes.
  6. Serve & garnish: Divide into bowls, garnish with green onions, cilantro, and chili flakes. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Make it protein-packed: Add tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
  • Gluten-free option: Use rice noodles & tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Make it keto-friendly: Swap ramen for shirataki or zucchini noodles.
  • Control spice level: Add more red curry paste or red chili flakes for extra heat.

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~450 kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g