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Coconut Curry Ramen

Creamy Coconut Curry Ramen to Warm Your Soul Tonight

A comforting Coconut Curry Ramen with creamy broth and vibrant vegetables, ready in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Japanese, Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or coconut oil for richer flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons Green Curry Paste adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 3 cups Vegetable Broth homemade works best
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce or soy sauce for vegetarian version
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice fresh is best
For the Noodles & Veggies
  • 4 ounces Dry Ramen Noodles any variety
  • 1 cup Extra Firm Tofu or tempeh for a firmer bite
  • 2 cups Bok Choy chopped
  • 1 cup Shredded Purple Cabbage
  • 1 chopped Shallot or onion
  • 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms sliced

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 cup of extra firm tofu, stirring until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add 1 chopped shallot, 3 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add 1 cup of sliced shiitake mushrooms and 2 tablespoons of green curry paste. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in 1 can of coconut milk and 3 cups of vegetable broth. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and the juice of 1 lime, stirring well.
  7. Add 4 ounces of dry ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Incorporate 2 cups of chopped bok choy and 1 cup of shredded purple cabbage, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  9. Return the sautéed tofu to the pot, mixing gently, and cook for another minute to heat through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

To prevent mushy noodles, cook them just until al dente before adding to the broth. Adjust spice levels to your preference, and store leftovers with noodles separate from broth.

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