Panang Curry Ramyun

Published February 22, 2025
Thai

Creamy, coconut-infused, and irresistibly fragrant, this Panang Curry Ramyun combines the comforting chew of instant noodles with the bold, savoury richness of authentic Panang curry paste, pure comfort!

ingredients

Soup base & toppings:

  • 1 tbsp Panang curry paste
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 pack Shin Ramyun noodles
  • 4 tofu puffs
  • 1 soft-boiled egg
  • Fresh coriander, chopped
  • Crispy fried onions
  • Spring onion, sliced
  • Lime slices
  • Chilli oil (optional)

Seasoned chicken:

  • 75g chicken mince
  • 1 ½ tsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • ½ tsp honey

method

  1. Cook the chicken – In a pan over medium heat, fry the chicken mince with oyster sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, and honey until cooked through. Set aside.
  2. Start the soup base – In a claypot or ttukbaegi (Korean earthenware pot) over medium-high heat, heat about 1 tbsp neutral oil. Add the Panang curry paste and stir-fry for a few minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add aromatics – Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Build the broth – Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Season – Add brown sugar, fish sauce, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
  6. Cook the noodles & tofu – Add the Shin Ramyun noodles (discard or save the seasoning packet) and tofu puffs. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes.
  7. Assemble – Top with the cooked seasoned chicken mince, soft-boiled egg, coriander, spring onion, crispy onions, and lime slices. Drizzle with chilli oil if desired.