Description
Transform instant ramen into a rich, comforting bowl with just one ingredient: Japanese curry cubes. This 5-minute curry ramen hack creates a thick, velvety broth that coats every noodle perfectly.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 package Shin Ramyun (or any instant ramen)
- 2 cups water (or amount specified on ramen package)
- 1 cube Golden Curry (medium spice)
- Chopped green onions (optional, for topping)
Equipment
Instructions
- Boil the water: Bring water to a rolling boil in a small pot over high heat.
- Break up the curry cube: While water heats, break the Golden Curry cube into smaller pieces for faster dissolving.
- Add the curry: Once water is boiling, add the broken curry pieces and stir until completely dissolved, about 1 minute.
- Cook the noodles: Add the ramen noodles (do NOT add the seasoning packet) and cook according to package directions, usually 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately: Transfer to a bowl and top with chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy while hot!
Notes
- Save or discard the ramen seasoning packet – the curry cube provides all the flavor needed and using both makes it way too salty.
- S&B curry blocks work just as well as Golden Curry. Choose mild, medium, or hot based on your spice preference.
- Don’t reduce the water amount even though you want thick broth – the curry naturally thickens it and you need enough liquid for proper dissolving.
- Breaking the curry cube into smaller pieces before adding helps it dissolve faster and more evenly.
- This works with any instant ramen brand, but chewier noodles like Shin Ramyun hold up best with the thick curry sauce.
- Add soft boiled eggs, sautéed vegetables, or leftover protein to make it more substantial.
- Prep Time: 1
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg