This vegan ramen combines mushrooms, peanut butter, coconut milk, red curry paste, and lime in a creamy spicy broth. Finish it with peanuts, sesame seeds, herbs, and chili for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 200 g dried ramen noodles
- 50 g dried mushrooms shiitake or mixed
- 1 tbsp peanut oil or toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Thai seasoning mix
- 500 ml vegetable stock
- 400 ml coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime
For Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh coriander or Thai basil!
- Peanuts
- Fresh lime wedges
- Sliced red chili for extra heat
Instructions
- Place the dried mushrooms in a bowl with 250ml of boiling water and leave to soak for 10 minutes. Once rehydrated, slice them into thin strips and reserve the soaking liquid - this will add depth to your broth.
- Heat the peanut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add your freshly grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and golden (approximately 1 minute). This creates the aromatic foundation of your dish.
- Add the Thai red curry paste, coconut sugar and peanut butter, allowing everything to melt together for one minute. Then add the soy sauce and Thai seasoning mix, allowing the spices to bloom for another minute. Pour in the reserved mushroom liquid for extra flavor, then slowly add the vegetable stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to your broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare your ramen noodles according to package instructions until just tender. Add them to the pot once cooked.
- Pour the coconut milk into your peanut ramen broth, give everything a good stir and remove from the heat once warmed all the way through.
- Add the fresh lime juice and taste for seasoning - this is your opportunity to perfect the balance - add more soy sauce if you need salt, or extra lime for brightness.
- Portion the ramen noodles and broth into serving bowls, ensuring an even distribution of noodles, mushrooms, and broth. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, fresh herbs, crunchy peanuts, chili slices and fresh lime wedges.