Name: Vegan Ramen in a South Indian Coconut Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces ramen noodles, flavor packets discarded and noodles broken into smaller pieces (read the ingredients list to ensure the noodles are vegan friendly. There are vegan brands available at Whole Foods and Top Ramen's Oriental noodles are vegan); 1 13.5 ounce can coconut milk; 1 tbsp coconut oil; 1 sprig curry leaves, about 12 individual leaves; 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves; 1 inch piece of ginger, cut into very thin strips; 1 large carrot, julienned; 1 green bell pepper, julienned; 1 red onion or 2 shallots, cut into thin slices; 1/2 green chili pepper like jalapeno, thinly sliced; 1 14- oz package of firm tofu, optional; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; Salt to taste