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Thai Coconut Curry Ramen

Irresistible Thai Coconut Curry Ramen in Just 30 Minutes

This Thai Coconut Curry Ramen is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal that combines a rich coconut broth with instant noodles.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 1 package Instant Ramen Noodles discard flavor packets
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil or any neutral oil
  • 2 medium Shallots sliced
  • 3 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Mae Ploy recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste optional
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut Milk full-fat
  • 3 cups Chicken Stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil or regular sesame oil
For the Protein
  • 6 ounces Ground Pork or tofu, chicken, shrimp
For Garnishing
  • 1 whole Fresno Chili sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce or soy sauce
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 large Soft-Boiled Eggs halved
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves optional
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • large pot
  • stockpot
  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the instant ramen noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside.
  2. In a stockpot, heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil over medium heat. Sauté shallots for about 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in 3 tablespoons of red curry paste, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 1 can of coconut milk and 3 cups of chicken stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  5. In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil. Add 6 ounces of ground pork, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 chopped fresno chili, cooking for 3-5 minutes until browned. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and season to taste.
  6. Divide the cooked ramen noodles among bowls, ladle the coconut broth over, and top with cooked ground pork, soft-boiled eggs, cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Keep noodles and broth separate to maintain texture.

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