Description
A comforting bowl of ramen featuring a rich and creamy broth with a spicy kick, packed with flavor and perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken thighs, sliced
- 4 servings ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
- 1 can coconut milk or heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 cup shiitake or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons chili paste or sauce (sambal oelek or gochujang)
- 2 cups bok choy, spinach, or kale
- Fresh herbs (basil or cilantro) for garnish
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat oil in a sturdy pot over medium heat and sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the sliced chicken to the pot and sear for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown.
- Toss in the mushrooms and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and coconut milk, stirring well. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions, typically 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in chili paste to adjust the spice level, and season with salt if needed.
- Ladle the ramen into bowls and garnish with chopped scallions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
For a vegetarian variation, replace chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth. Don’t skip the garnishes as they elevate the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ramen, chicken, creamy, spicy, comfort food, Asian recipes