Thai Pork Ramen
This flavorful, coconut milk based ramen-style soup is loaded with shredded pork, noodles and tons of fresh vegetables. You'll feel like you're eating at your favorite Thai restaurant!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons red chili paste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspooons freshly grated ginger
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 6 ounces rice noodles
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1-2 cups cooked shredded pork
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 13.5 oz. can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Optional toppings:
- Sliced sweet and hot peppers
- Bean sprouts
- Chopped green onions
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chili paste, garlic and ginger and cook for a few minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the rice noodles, carrots and shredded pork and continue to simmer until noodles are just tender, 7-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Stir in cayenne pepper and coconut milk and return to a simmer. Just before serving, stir in the lime juice, soy sauce green onions and cilantro.
- Ladle into bowls and top with optional toppings, if desired.