Coconut Chili Ramen with Crispy Pork

Name: Coconut Chili Ramen with Crispy Pork
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 inch ginger, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped; 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided; 2 tbsp peanut butter; 1 tbsp red curry paste; 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk; 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 1 lime, halved; chili oil, to taste; 1 lb ground pork; 2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp black bean sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 portions ramen noodles; 1/2 cucumber, diced; 2 soft-boiled eggs; 2 scallions, sliced; 1 tsp sesame seeds

This Coconut Chili Ramen combines a luscious broth of coconut milk, peanut butter, and red curry paste with crispy rendered ground pork for a deeply flavorful, restaurant-quality bowl that comes together in under 30 minutes.

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Total

30 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$35–$58

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 inch ginger, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
2 tbsp neutral oil, divided
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp red curry paste
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 lime, halved
chili oil, to taste
1 lb ground pork
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp black bean sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 portions ramen noodles
1/2 cucumber, dicedoptional
2 soft-boiled eggsoptional
2 scallions, slicedoptional
1 tsp sesame seedsoptional

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Instructions

1
Finely chop the ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. Divide the mixture into two equal piles.
2
To make the broth, heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pot over medium heat. Add one pile of the chopped aromatics and sauté until fragrant.
3
Stir in the peanut butter and red curry paste until combined.
4
Pour in the coconut milk and stock. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
5
Season the broth with rice wine vinegar, the juice of half a lime, and chili oil to your preferred spice level. Keep warm.
6
While the broth simmers, cook the pork. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in a separate pan over high heat. Add the ground pork in small pieces, allowing it to get extra crispy without steaming.
7
Once the pork is crispy, add the second pile of aromatics and cook for another minute until fragrant.
8
Add the hoisin sauce, black bean sauce, and soy sauce to the pork. Stir well to coat everything.
9
Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions.
10
To assemble, place the cooked noodles in a bowl and ladle the hot coconut chili broth over them.
11
Top with the crispy pork, diced cucumber, a soft-boiled egg, sliced scallions, sesame seeds, and a lime wedge for squeezing. Drizzle with more chili oil if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Bloom the red curry paste in oil for 1–2 minutes before adding liquids to deepen its flavor and prevent raw spice notes.
For maximum crispiness, render the ground pork over medium-high heat without stirring initially, allowing the bottom to brown and char before breaking it apart.
Taste and adjust the broth balance: add lime juice for brightness, more red curry paste for heat, or a pinch of salt to round out flavors.
Don't boil the coconut milk aggressively once added; a gentle simmer preserves its creamy richness.

Substitutions

Red curry paste → Thai green curry paste (will be greener, slightly herbal) or sriracha + ginger (less complex but still spicy)
Peanut butter → tahini or almond butter (lighter flavor, same creamy texture)
Lemongrass → 2 tsp lime zest or 1 tbsp lime juice added at the end (different but fresh brightness)
Coconut milk → heavy cream or Greek yogurt (less authentic, but works for a lighter version)

Storage & make-ahead

Store broth and pork separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days; reheat gently and assemble with fresh noodles and garnishes.

Common Questions

Can I use a different type of noodles?

Yes. Any ramen, udon, or rice noodles work well. Adjust cooking time per package instructions and drain before adding to broth.

How do I make the pork extra crispy?

Cook ground pork in a single layer over medium-high heat without stirring for 2–3 minutes to develop a crust, then break apart and continue cooking until deeply golden and rendered.

What if I don't have red curry paste?

Substitute with 1–2 tsp sriracha or 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, adjusting to taste. The heat and depth will differ slightly.

Can I make this vegetarian?

Yes. Skip the pork and top with crispy tofu, cashews, or chickpeas for texture. Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

How far ahead can I prep this?

Prepare the broth base (ginger, garlic, lemongrass, curry paste, coconut milk, stock) up to 2 days ahead; reheat gently before serving. Cook pork and noodles fresh.