Description
Coconut Curry Ramen is a creamy, aromatic vegan noodle soup that’s rich in flavor and packed with hearty ingredients like crispy baked tofu, shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, and ramen noodles. With a curry-spiced coconut broth, this cozy dinner brings warmth and bold taste in every bowl. Ideal for busy nights or comforting weekend meals.
Ingredients
For the tofu:
400 g extra firm tofu
5 g cornstarch
Drizzle of oil
Drizzle of soy sauce
30 g hoisin sauce
For the coconut curry ramen:
30 ml oil
225 g shiitake mushrooms, sliced (2–3 cups)
2 bok choy, chopped (2–3 cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2.5 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
5 g curry powder
1.4 liters vegetable broth
170–225 g ramen noodles
400 ml canned coconut milk
5 g salt
Squeeze of lime juice
Optional toppings:
30 ml sesame oil
30 ml sambal oelek
1 stalk green onion, sliced
15 g sesame seeds
Instructions
Bake the tofu:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Press tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes. Toss with cornstarch, oil, and soy sauce. Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 30–40 minutes until golden and crisp. After baking, toss with hoisin sauce.Prepare the vegetables:
While tofu bakes, chop mushrooms and bok choy.Sauté aromatics:
In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Sauté mushrooms and bok choy for 3–5 minutes until soft. Add garlic, ginger, and curry powder. Cook another 3–5 minutes until fragrant.Simmer broth and cook noodles:
Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in ramen noodles and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender.Finish the broth:
Stir in coconut milk, salt, and lime juice. Simmer gently until well combined.Assemble:
Divide ramen and broth between bowls. Top with crispy tofu and optional garnishes like sesame oil, sambal oelek, green onion, and sesame seeds.
Notes
Press tofu thoroughly for the best crispy texture.
Let the broth simmer longer for deeper flavor before adding noodles.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and rice noodles.
Adjust spice level with curry powder and sambal oelek.
Customize with added veggies like carrots, spinach, or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Asian-inspired)