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Coconut Curry Ramen

Creamy Coconut Curry Ramen for Cozy Nights at Home

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Enjoy a comforting bowl of Coconut Curry Ramen, a quick and easy vegetarian delight perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Coconut oil can enhance flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Green Curry Paste Substitute with red curry paste for a twist.
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Light coconut milk can reduce calories.
  • 3 cups Vegetable Broth Chicken broth works for non-vegetarians.
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Substitute with soy sauce for a vegetarian version.
For the Vegetables
  • 14 ounces Extra Firm Tofu Ensure it’s well-pressed.
  • 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms Any mushrooms like button or portobello work.
  • 1 medium Shallot Use green onions or leeks if needed.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced garlic is a convenient alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Ground ginger can substitute in a pinch.
  • 2 cups Bok Choy Swiss chard or spinach can be used.
  • 1 cup Shredded Purple Cabbage Green cabbage can be an easy swap.
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Lemon juice can be a good stand-in.
  • 4 ounces Dry Ramen Noodles Udon or soba noodles are tasty alternatives.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather ingredients, cut tofu, dice shallot, mince garlic and ginger, slice shiitake mushrooms, and chop bok choy and cabbage.
  2. Sauté Base: Heat oil in pot, add cubed tofu, sauté until golden brown for 5-7 minutes, then remove tofu.
  3. Cook Aromatics: Add shallot, garlic, and ginger to pot, cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add Mushrooms and Paste: Stir in sliced mushrooms and curry paste, cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Create Soup Base: Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth, add fish sauce and lime juice, simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Add Noodles and Vegetables: Stir in ramen noodles, bok choy, and cabbage, cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
  7. Serve: Return tofu to pot, stir to combine, taste and adjust seasoning, ladle into bowls and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, taste as you go and adjust seasoning as needed. Store leftovers properly to maintain texture.

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