2 tbsp Sambal oelek
2 Shallots, peeled & halved
6 Garlic, peeled
2in piece of ginger, peeled & sliced
0.25 cup Cilantro stems , chopped
1 tbsp Ground coriander
1 tbsp Ground turmeric
1 tsp Curry powder
1 tbsp Vegetable or canola oil
2 14 ounces can unsweetened coconut milk
2 Chicken broth
1 tbsp Fish sauce
Kosher salt
Spicy lamb
2 Packages instant ramen noodles, no flavor
2 Eggs
1 Scallions, very thinly sliced
1 Lime sliced into wedges
Cilantro, garnish
Spicy Lamb
1 tbsp Vegetable or canola oil
1 lb American ground lamb
23 tsp Sambal oelek, depending on spice preference
0.25 tsp Garlic powder
0.25 tsp Ginger powder
Kosher salt
1Puree sambal oelek, shallots, garlic, ginger, cilantro stems, coriander, turmeric, curry powder and 3 tablespoons water in a food processor until a smooth-ish paste forms.
2Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the above paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 4-5 minutes. Whisk in coconut milk and broth and season generously with Kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Add fish sauce and brown sugar, and cook for at least 5 more minutes. Pour soup through a fine mesh strainer and discard solids. Return soup to the pot and keep hot.
3Meanwhile, cook eggs: bring water to boil in a medium saucepan. Lower heat to a rapid “hard simmer”. Carefully lower eggs into water and cook for exactly 6 1/2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove eggs from water and place in an ice bath (bowl filled with very icy water). Let eggs cool completely, then carefully peel and slice in half.
4Meanwhile, cook spicy lamb: heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and season with Kosher salt, breaking into small bite-sized pieces as it cooks, until no pink remains, about 6 minutes. Stir in sambal oelek, garlic powder, and ginger powder and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and set aside until soup is done.
5Cook ramen noodles in boiling water until just cooked through (if you cook too long, they will turn to mush).
6Divide broth between bowls. Add ramen noodles, spicy lamb, scallions, and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Devour immediately.
*You can also feel free to use another type of noodle-like thicker stir fry rice noodles or even spaghetti!
**If you have extra soup and lamb leftover, refrigerate and reheat for a future meal!
Ingredients
2 tbsp Sambal oelek
2 Shallots, peeled & halved
6 Garlic, peeled
2in piece of ginger, peeled & sliced
0.25 cup Cilantro stems , chopped
1 tbsp Ground coriander
1 tbsp Ground turmeric
1 tsp Curry powder
1 tbsp Vegetable or canola oil
2 14 ounces can unsweetened coconut milk
2 Chicken broth
1 tbsp Fish sauce
Kosher salt
Spicy lamb
2 Packages instant ramen noodles, no flavor
2 Eggs
1 Scallions, very thinly sliced
1 Lime sliced into wedges
Cilantro, garnish
Spicy Lamb
1 tbsp Vegetable or canola oil
1 lb American ground lamb
23 tsp Sambal oelek, depending on spice preference
0.25 tsp Garlic powder
0.25 tsp Ginger powder
Kosher salt
Directions
1Puree sambal oelek, shallots, garlic, ginger, cilantro stems, coriander, turmeric, curry powder and 3 tablespoons water in a food processor until a smooth-ish paste forms.
2Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the above paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 4-5 minutes. Whisk in coconut milk and broth and season generously with Kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Add fish sauce and brown sugar, and cook for at least 5 more minutes. Pour soup through a fine mesh strainer and discard solids. Return soup to the pot and keep hot.
3Meanwhile, cook eggs: bring water to boil in a medium saucepan. Lower heat to a rapid “hard simmer”. Carefully lower eggs into water and cook for exactly 6 1/2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove eggs from water and place in an ice bath (bowl filled with very icy water). Let eggs cool completely, then carefully peel and slice in half.
4Meanwhile, cook spicy lamb: heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and season with Kosher salt, breaking into small bite-sized pieces as it cooks, until no pink remains, about 6 minutes. Stir in sambal oelek, garlic powder, and ginger powder and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and set aside until soup is done.
5Cook ramen noodles in boiling water until just cooked through (if you cook too long, they will turn to mush).
6Divide broth between bowls. Add ramen noodles, spicy lamb, scallions, and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Devour immediately.
Spicy American Lamb Coconut Curry Ramen
