You know that fancy ramen place in town that you LOVE but can’t afford to visit every night? Same. Here is my version of ramen and it’s so simple and easy! It’s important to note that you can use different veggies than the ones i listed below…get creative if you want! This recipe is meant for 2, so adjust as you need. Grab your chopsticks and a big bowl and let’s get started.
4-5 green onion stalks
1 tablespoon of coconut oil (you could also use olive oil)
1-2 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
bok choy (roughly 3 stalks depending on the size)
1/2 cup of shiitake mushrooms
one red bell pepper
corn (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons of miso paste
1-2 tablespoons of red curry paste (depending on how spicy you’d like it…add more!)
1 can of coconut milk
2.5 cups of veggie broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste
squeeze of lime, cilantro, red pepper flakes and sriracha (optional) for toppings
First thing you’ll need is a 2 large pots, one for boiling your noodles and the other for making the base of the dish. In one pot on medium heat, add the coconut oil, chopped bok choy and corn. Let that sauté for about 8-10 minutes until the bok choy and corn are slightly tender and brown. Reduce the heat a little bit then add in the green onions, garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Next add the mushrooms, bell pepper and salt and pepper letting that sauté for about 5-8 minutes. After that, add the miso and red curry paste and continue to stir everything together for another 3 minutes. Then you’ll add in the coconut milk, veggie broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. You’ll cook this on low while you cook your noodles! NOTE: taste test your broth. You might find you want MORE flavor or spice, or you might find that it’s too much and you want to add more broth. Next is the noodles. You can get really fancy with your noodles, or to save a buck, use the noodles from the good ole ramen packets (college dorm flashback). If you do this, obviously throw that little seasoning packet right in the trash because you make your own magic. Once the noodles are ready it’s time to combine your creation. To serve this dish start with placing your noodles into bowls first, then add your broth/veggies. Top with cilantro, a squeeze of lime, red pepper flakes or sriracha for that extra heat. Enjoy!