Instant ramen noodles cooked in an easy creamy curry ramen broth. This delicious and easy 5-minute curry ramen hack is a simple way to upgrade your ramen with minimal ingredients!
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You can also use any soup-based ramen noodles for this easy hack. Instant ramen is so convenient and by adding a few more ingredients, you can take it to the next level.
It's great for busy college students or young adults who are looking for a quick, cheap and tasty meal!
Ingredients & Substitutes
Please scroll down to below recipe card for exact measurements.
Note: Most Asian grocers will carry these ingredients. You may find some at your select grocery store or online, like on Amazon.
- Spicy Soup-Based Instant Ramen: that comes with instant seasoning and dried vegetable flakes (optional)
- Japanese curry block: mild kind. As a last resort, you can substitute with curry powder but please add this to taste once the soup is made.
- Garlic
- Japanese Mayo: aka Kewpie mayo. Or substitute with regular mayonnaise.
- Green onions
- Cold Water
Expert Tips
- Use Japanese or Korean Curry. This is important as Japanese or Korean curry contains fewer spices making it less pungent and more sweeter than Indian curry.
- Avoid using Indian curry as a substitute. It's very pungent and strong and this recipe needs a more mild curry.
- Mix the paste until dissolved before turning on the heat. This ensures an even distribution of the ingredients.
- Do not overcook your ramen. I always cook my ramen for less than the time specified on the ramen packet. Usually 2-3 minutes or until Al-dente. Don’t forget the ramen is going to be sitting and cooking in your broth as you consume it.
Instructions
- In a medium pot, mix Japanese mayo, minced garlic, instant ramen seasoning powder and instant ramen dried vegetable flakes into a paste.
- Pour cold water into the pot and mix so that the paste dissolves. Bring this to a boil and reduce to a rolling simmer.
- Add 1 block of Japanese curry mix and stir to dissolve completely.
- Once curry has dissolved, add instant ramen and boil for 2-3 minutes until al-dente or desired texture. Remove off heat. Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
Storage
- This dish is best consumed immediately as instant ramen noodles tend to go soggy when kept in broth. However if you have leftovers I suggest storing them in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, microwave for 2-3 minutes or reheat on the stovetop.
- Freezer-friendly? I don't recommend freezing cooked curry ramen as the noodles will go soggy after reheating.
Pairing Suggestions
Curry ramen serves well with:
- pan fried or boiled dumplings
- boiled, poached or fried egg
- cooked meat like chicken, pork, beef, ham or spam
- cooked tofu or soft tofu
- vegetables like cabbage, bok choy, yu choy sum or any Asian greens
FAQ
I don't recommend this as the instant ramen noodles become soggy quickly.
I love “Jin Ramen”, which is a soup based Korean Instant Ramen on the mild side. They have a spicier version. You can also use Nong Shim Shin Ramen or any soup-based instant ramen that you enjoy!
I’m using the Japanese brand called “Golden Curry”, but your local Asian grocer may carry other Japanese or Korean brands that will work too! Another brand I like is called “Vermont Curry” or “Ottogi” curry mix powder.
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📖 Recipe
Quick 5-min. Curry Ramen Hack
Ingredients
- 1 pack spicy soup-based instant ramen (I’m using a Korean brand called Jin Ramen. Nong Shim Shin Ramen works well too!)
- 1 sachet Instant ramen seasoning that came with instant ramen
- 1 sachet Instant ramen dried vegetable flakes that came with instant ramen
- 2 ⅓ cups Cold water
- 1 cube mild Japanese curry mix
- 1 tablespoon Japanese mayo (or sub with regular kind)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon green onion finely sliced
Instructions
- In a pot, mix Japanese mayo, minced garlic, instant ramen seasoning powder and instant ramen dried vegetable flakes into a paste. Pour cold water into the pot and mix so that the paste dissolves. Bring this to a boil and reduce to a rolling simmer.
- Add 1 block of Japanese curry mix and stir to dissolve completely.
- Once curry has dissolved, add instant ramen and boil for 2-3 minutes until al-dente or desired texture. Remove off heat.
- Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
Aqsa
Loved the recipe 😋
christieathome
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for making it 🙂
Felipe mv
Muy deliciosa receta, la amo!!
christieathome
¡Muchas gracias por tu amable comentario! Estoy tan contenta de que lo hayas disfrutado 🙂 Espero que esto también se haya traducido correctamente.
Maria
So deliciously good! It's now my new ramen hack. Thank you!