Thai Green Curry Ramen - IDN Original

Servings: 4

Author: Chef Connie

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Thai Green Curry Ramen - IDN Original

Creamy coconut green curry broth with springy noodles, veggies, and your choice of protein—warming, spicy, and deeply comforting.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 40 Min

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Ingredients

Broth:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2–3 tbsp Thai green curry paste (adjust to taste)
• 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk (full-fat)
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• Juice of ½ lime
• 1 stalk lemongrass (optional, bruised and chopped into large pieces)
• 3–4 kaffir lime leaves (optional, torn)

For the Ramen:

• 4 servings ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• ½ cup snap peas or green beans
• ½ cup mushrooms (shiitake or oyster preferred)
• Protein Options (choose one or mix):
• 1 chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
• 1 block tofu, cubed and pan-fried
• 8 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Garnishes:

• Fresh Thai basil or cilantro
• Bean sprouts
• Lime wedges
• Sliced red chili or chili oil (optional)
• Soft-boiled egg (optional for a Japanese touch)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add green curry paste and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
4. Add broth, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
5. Strain out lemongrass and lime leaves if using, or leave them in for aroma (but remove before eating).
6. Add mushrooms, broccoli, bell pepper, and snap peas to the broth. Simmer 5 minutes.
7. Add your protein:
8. Chicken: Simmer until cooked through (5–7 minutes).
9. Shrimp: Simmer until pink and just cooked (2–3 minutes).
10. Tofu: Add last to prevent crumbling.
11. Cook ramen noodles separately according to package directions.
12. Drain and portion into serving bowls.
13. Ladle hot green curry broth and toppings over noodles.
14. Garnish with fresh herbs, bean sprouts, chili, egg (if using), and a squeeze of lime.

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