Recipe

Mexican Ramen

Ramen con Sabor Mexicano (Ramen with Mexican Flavor)

4.8 out of 5

Mexican cuisine is known for its bold flavors and spices. This recipe takes the traditional Japanese ramen and infuses it with Mexican flavors to create a unique and delicious dish. The result is a hearty and satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out.

Noodle Dish› Ramen

Asian cuisine› East Asian cuisine› Japanese cuisine

Cuisine of the Americas› North American cuisine› Mexican cuisine

Preparation time

20 minutes

Cooking time

15 minutes

Total time

35 minutes

Yields

4 servings

Preparation difficulty

Easy

Suitable for

Dairy-free, Gluten-free (if using gluten-free ramen noodles), Low-fat, Low-sugar, Nut-free

Allergens

Wheat (if using regular ramen noodles)

Not suitable for

Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Whole30

Ingredients

This recipe uses Mexican ingredients such as chipotle peppers, cilantro, and lime to give the ramen a spicy and tangy flavor. The traditional ramen broth is also replaced with a tomato-based broth to give it a Mexican twist. We alse have the original recipe for Ramen, so you can check it out.

4 cups (950ml) chicken broth 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz/411g) diced tomatoes 1 can (14.5 oz/411g) diced tomatoes
1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped 1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp (15ml) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped 1 tbsp (15ml) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 tbsp (15ml) tomato paste 1 tbsp (15ml) tomato paste
1 tsp (5ml) ground cumin 1 tsp (5ml) ground cumin
1 tsp (5ml) dried oregano 1 tsp (5ml) dried oregano
1 tsp (5ml) salt 1 tsp (5ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2.5ml) black pepper 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) black pepper
2 packs (7 oz/198g each) ramen noodles 2 packs (7 oz/198g each) ramen noodles
2 cups (470ml) cooked chicken, shredded 2 cups (470ml) cooked chicken, shredded
1/4 cup (60ml) fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges 1 lime, cut into wedges

Nutrition

Calories: 400 kcal / 1674 KJ
Fat: 8g (2g saturated)
Carbohydrates: 55g (10g sugars)
Protein: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Salt: 1800mg

Preparation

1.
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2.
Add the chipotle peppers, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3.
Add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4.
Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions.
5.
Divide the cooked noodles between 4 bowls. Pour the hot broth over the noodles.
6.
Top each bowl with shredded chicken, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Treat your ingredients with care...

Ramen noodles — Be sure to cook the noodles according to package instructions and rinse them with cold water to prevent them from becoming too starchy.

Tips & Tricks

To make this dish spicier, add more chipotle peppers or a dash of hot sauce.
You can also add other toppings such as avocado, sliced jalapenos, or sour cream.
If you can't find chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you can substitute with 1 tsp (5ml) smoked paprika.