Thai Red Curry with Sweet Chili Ramen

Yield: 3-4 servings Active Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the noodles: 

    • 2 packages ramen noodles

    • 3 tbsp chili paste

    • 1 tbsp honey 

    • 1 tbsp brown sugar

    • 1 tbsp water 

    • 2 tsp red pepper flakes

    For the curry: 

    • 1 tbsp olive oil 

    • 1 white onion; chopped

    • 2 cloves garlic

    • 1 tbsp ginger; grated

    • 1 red bell pepper; chopped 

    • ¼ cup thai red curry paste

    • 1 15 oz can coconut milk

    • 1 tbsp soy sauce

    • 2 tbsp rice vinegar 

    • 1 tbsp coconut sugar 

    • 1 scallion; thinly sliced

    Instructions

  • In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add the onion, garlic, ginger, and red bell pepper. Cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. 

  • Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk, rice vinegar, and coconut sugar. Stir until combined. 

  • Cover the pan and cook the curry mixture for 30 minutes on low heat. 

  • Meanwhile, prepare the ramen based on the instructions on the box. 

  • In a saucepan, whisk together the chili paste, honey, brown sugar, water, and red pepper flakes, and cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened. 

  • Remove the sauce from the heat and add the cooked ramen to the pan, string to thoroughly coat the noodles. 

  • Serve the noodles over a bowl of the curry and garnish with scallions.