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Spicy Peanut Ramen

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Creamy, bold, and satisfying spicy peanut ramen with sesame chicken – the perfect balance of heat, umami and nutty flavors in one comforting bowl.

 

Ingredients

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  • For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder (optional)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon pickled ginger
  • Baby bok choy
  • 4 squares ramen noodles
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • For the Sesame Chicken
  • Chicken cutlets or tenders
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Sesame seeds
  • Salt
  • Olive oil or butter

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot and cook shallots until soft.
  2. Stir in Chinese five-spice, chili paste, curry paste, and then add mushrooms.
  3. Pour in broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, peanut butter, and pickled ginger. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, coat chicken in panko breadcrumbs mixed with sesame seeds and pan-fry until golden on both sides.
  5. Once broth has simmered, remove from heat and add ramen noodles and bok choy.
  6. Let sit covered for 2-3 minutes until noodles soften and bok choy wilts.
  7. Stir in sesame oil.
  8. Slice cooked chicken and serve on top of the ramen with additional toppings as desired.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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Keywords: spicy ramen, peanut ramen, coconut ramen, sesame chicken, Asian soup