• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbs peeled and grated ginger

• 1/2 cup Shiitake mushrooms (can be substituted with oyster, bella, or button) or you can leave them out.

• 4 eggs

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

• 1 medium can (about 15 oz) unsweetened coconut milk

• 2 tbs mild red curry paste

• 1 tbs Fish sauce

• 1 tbs Lime juice

• 2 tbs Soy sauce

• 1/2 tsp turmeric

• 1/2 tsp brown sugar

• 1 pack instant Ramen noodles (discard the enclosed flavor packet) or 1 up pre-cooked rice

• 3 tbs toasted sesame oil

• 1-2 tbs sambal or gochujang

Salt and pepper to taste

For serving - boiled eggs, chili oil, sesame seeds, chives, sliced serranos, bean sprouts, cilantro, shredded carrot, chopped peanuts, etc.

Feel free to add in any type of protein, eggplant, tofu, tempeh, or seitan.