Dive into this lush and flavorful Creamy Coconut Peanut Ramen, which melds rich coconut milk with nutty peanut butter and zesty seasonings to create a soul-warming dish. Perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal any time!
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon green curry paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth, divided
- 1 can (13-14 oz.) coconut milk, full fat
- 1/2 cup natural or organic peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- Juice of 2 limes
- 9-12 ounces ramen noodles
Optional Toppings:
- Mushrooms, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds, black or white
- Thai chilis
- Cilantro
- Peanuts, chopped
- Other veggies as desired
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot on medium-high. Add the chopped garlic and grated ginger. Saute, reducing heat as needed, for a minute or two to cook the garlic without burning.
- Add the curry paste and stir it into the garlic and ginger. Cook for another minute.
- Pour in 3 cups of vegetable broth and the coconut milk. Stir to combine everything. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the remaining cup of broth and the peanut butter. This step helps to incorporate the peanut butter more easily.
- Add the peanut butter mixture to the pot and whisk to combine.
- Stir in the soy sauce, agave, and lime juice. Let it simmer on low for 5-10 minutes to develop the flavors. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding a pinch of salt, more lime juice, or agave as needed.
- Right before serving, add the ramen noodles to the pot. Cook them according to the package directions, which usually only takes a minute or two.
- Serve immediately as is, or enhance with optional toppings such as veggies, tofu, or anything you like.
This Creamy Coconut Peanut Ramen is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a delightful meal that satisfies your cravings and warms you up from the inside out!