Description
This creamy, spicy, and deeply flavorful Coconut Curry Ramen blends Thai red curry paste, coconut milk, and umami-packed seasonings with chewy ramen noodles. Topped with soft-boiled eggs, chili oil, and sesame seeds, it’s an easy, comforting bowl of fusion-style noodles perfect for any day.
Ingredients
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3 tbsp toasted sesame oil, divided
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3.5 oz shiitake mushrooms, torn or sliced
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4 garlic cloves, grated
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1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
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4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
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1/2 tsp ground turmeric
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1/2 tsp brown sugar
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2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp fish sauce
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1 tbsp sambal oelek (or other chili paste, to taste) – optional
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2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
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1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
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1 tbsp lime juice
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9 oz instant ramen noodles (without seasoning packet)
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Chili oil, for serving
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Sesame seeds, for serving
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Chopped chives, for serving
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4 boiled eggs (cooked for 7 minutes, soft-boiled)
Instructions
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Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until browned and tender, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Add remaining sesame oil to the pot. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in turmeric, brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, sambal oelek (if using), and Thai red curry paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring often.
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Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
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Stir in the coconut milk and let simmer gently for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
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Add ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually 3–4 minutes.
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Stir in lime juice and return mushrooms to the pot.
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Divide ramen into bowls and top with soft-boiled eggs, sesame seeds, chopped chives, and a drizzle of chili oil.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit fish sauce and use a vegan alternative like soy sauce or mushroom sauce.
Customize toppings with sautéed greens, bean sprouts, or crispy tofu.
Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing sambal oelek.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion