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15-Minute Curry Ramen with Leftover Ham | A super easy recipe that turns your leftover ham into a scrumptious one-pot dinner. The curry broth is made with coconut milk, butter, and garlic to create a super rich texture that’s bursting with flavor. I’ve included notes so you can tweak the recipe using ingredients you already have in your pantry. {Gluten-Free adaptable}

15-Minute Curry Ramen with Leftover Ham

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A super easy curry ramen recipe that turns your leftover ham into a scrumptious one-pot dinner. The curry broth is made with coconut milk, butter, and garlic to create a super rich texture that’s bursting with flavor. I’ve included notes so you can tweak the recipe using ingredients you already have in your pantry. {Gluten-Free adaptable}
You can make this dish gluten-free by using rice noodles. Note that in this case, you should soak or cook the noodles in a separate pot according to the instructions on the package.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: comfort food
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Maggie Zhu

Ingredients

  • 1 egg , soft-boiled (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup broth (chicken or beef)
  • 1 pack instant ramen seasoning packet discarded or saved for another dish
  • 1 baby bok choy , cut to bite size pieces
  • 3 slices leftover ham
  • 1 tablespoon green onion , chopped
  • Homemade chili oil (Optional)

Instructions

  • (Optional) If you’re making the soft boiled egg, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Turn to medium-low heat and slowly lower the egg into the pan using a ladle. Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes for a soft-boiled egg.
  • Add the butter into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until melted. Add the garlic and curry powder. Stir to release the fragrance, 1 minute or so.
  • Add the coconut milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add the broth. Let cook until boiling again.
  • Add the instant ramen, baby bok choy, and ham (you can heat up the ham in the microwave as well, for a prettier presentation). Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the noodles are cooked through. Immediately transfer everything to a serving bowl.
  • Top with the soft-boiled egg, if using. Garnish with green onion. You can use some homemade chili oil or a pinch of chili flakes to spice up the broth.
  • Enjoy the ramen as a main dish while hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 948kcal, Carbohydrates: 41.9g, Protein: 19.8g, Fat: 82.3g, Saturated Fat: 64g, Cholesterol: 64mg, Sodium: 1258mg, Potassium: 956mg, Fiber: 9.7g, Sugar: 9.1g, Calcium: 110mg, Iron: 8mg