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Thai Coconut Curry Ramen

Savory Thai Coconut Curry Ramen Ready in 30 Minutes

This Thai Coconut Curry Ramen is a rich and comforting dish ready in 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 2 medium Shallots Can substitute with yellow onion.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Green curry paste can be used for a twist.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced fresh is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Ginger paste can be a quick substitute.
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat is preferred.
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock Vegetable stock can be used for vegetarian.
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Soy sauce can be substituted for vegetarians.
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Noodles and Toppings
  • 4 packs Instant Ramen Noodles Discard flavor packets.
  • 1 pound Ground Pork Tofu or shrimp can be used as alternatives.
  • 4 large Soft-Boiled Eggs Can be omitted for a lighter dish.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves Thai basil can be used instead.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Can be omitted if not available.
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • Dutch oven
  • colander
  • cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil a pot of water and cook the instant ramen noodles for 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. Heat canola oil in a stockpot. Sauté shallots for 3 minutes until soft.
  3. Add red curry paste, tomato paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and chicken stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  5. In a skillet, heat sesame oil and cook ground pork until browned. Stir in fish sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve by dividing noodles into bowls and topping with broth, pork, soft-boiled eggs, cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier broth. Store leftovers separately to avoid soggy noodles.

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