Thai Pork Ramen

Ingredients

For the soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2-3 tablespoons red chili paste
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspooons freshly grated ginger
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 6 ounces rice noodles
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• 1-2 cups cooked shredded pork
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 13.5 oz. can coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Optional toppings

• Sliced sweet and hot peppers
• Bean sprouts
• Chopped green onions
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. In a large stock pot or dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chili paste, garlic and ginger and cook for a few minutes, until fragrant.
2. Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the rice noodles, carrots and shredded pork and continue to simmer until noodles are just tender, 7-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Stir in cayenne pepper and coconut milk and return to a simmer. Just before serving, stir in the lime juice, soy sauce green onions and cilantro.
4. Ladle into bowls and top with optional toppings, if desired.