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Spicy Coconut Curry Ramen

This spicy coconut curry ramen combines the best of Thai and Japanese flavors in one comforting bowl. The creamy coconut milk broth is infused with red curry paste, aromatic ginger, and garlic, then loaded with instant ramen noodles and topped with crispy shiitake mushrooms and soft-boiled eggs.
Ready in just 20 minutes, this fusion dish delivers a perfect balance of rich, spicy, and tangy flavors that will warm you from the inside out.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 115 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Base:

  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14 oz) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp mild red curry paste
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp brown sugar

Aromatics and Vegetables:

  • 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil divided
  • 4 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tbsp ginger freshly grated
  • 3.3 ounces shiitake mushrooms torn

Noodles and Toppings:

  • 9 ounces instant ramen noodles
  • 1 tbsp sambal or chili paste optional
  • Chili oil for serving
  • Sesame seeds for serving
  • Chopped chives for serving
  • 4 soft-boiled eggs cooked for 7 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preparing your ingredients: grate the garlic and ginger, and tear the shiitakes into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and cook shiitakes until crispy. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from pot.
  • In the same pot, reduce heat and add remaining sesame oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  • Pour in broth, coconut milk, curry paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, turmeric, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil.
  • Add lime juice and ramen noodles, cooking until noodles are tender (about 2 minutes).
  • Serve hot, garnished with crispy shiitakes, sesame seeds, chives, soft-boiled eggs, and a drizzle of chili oil.

Notes

If not serving immediately, cook noodles separately to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 1793mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 267IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
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