Nutritionist shares how to make protein-loaded creamy spicy ramen bowl in just 15 minutes

Simrun Chopra's spicy ramen bowl recipe can have up to about 41g of protein and just about 535 calories, making it a filling yet indulgent meal.

The craving for a spicy bowl of ramen can hit anyone at any time, but making it healthy and part of a regular diet is what most of us find challenging. However, nutritionist and health coach Simrun Chopra has a solution - her protein-loaded, creamy spicy ramen bowl that is comforting and easy to make.

Simrun shared the recipe with HT Lifestyle, noting that it requires prep time of just five minutes and cooking time of only about 10 minutes. The detailed steps to make the dish are presented as follows.

Ingredients

• 1 pack high-protein noodles or konjac noodles
• 120 g chicken breast, thinly sliced, or tofu for a vegetarian version
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• ¼ cup coconut milk
• 1½ tbsp gochujang paste (Korean chilli paste)
• 1 tsp light soy sauce
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small bunch bok choy
• Salt to taste

Method of preparation

1. Prepare the vegetables: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the mushrooms until tender. Drain and set aside. Blanch the bok choy separately or lightly stir-fry it until just tender.
2. Make the broth: In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk over a low flame. Add the gochujang paste and cook for two to three minutes, stirring until well combined.
3. Add the stock: Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Add the thinly sliced chicken and simmer until completely cooked through. For the vegetarian version, add the tofu towards the end of cooking so it retains its texture.
4. Cook the noodles: Add the high-protein noodles and cook according to the instructions on the packet. Stir in the light soy sauce and adjust the salt to taste.
5. Assemble the bowl: Transfer the noodles and broth to a serving bowl. Top with the cooked mushrooms and bok choy, and serve hot.

For a lighter version

As a tip, Simrun stated, Keep the broth slightly thinner than you would like it when serving, as the noodles absorb liquid. If using tofu, add it towards the end of cooking to prevent it from breaking apart.”

Nutritional information

The high-protein noodle version provides approximately 535 calories and 41 g of protein, while the konjac noodle version provides approximately 300 calories and 30 g of protein per serving. Actual values will vary depending on the noodle brand, protein source and broth used, noted the nutritionist.

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Simrun Chopra is a Bangalore-based nutritionist, health coach and the founder of Nurrish, a deep-health nutrition and fitness platform focused on helping women build sustainable, healthier lifestyles.