Rich, creamy, and aromatic, these Thai Curry Shrimp Cup Noodles bring the flavours of Thai cuisine to your table. With tender shrimp, vibrant veggies, and a fragrant curry broth, they’re a quick, delicious meal option!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Convenient - These DIY cup noodles are perfect for busy days! With just a bit of prep, you’ll have a ready-to-eat meal that comes together in minutes with the addition of boiling water.
- Customizable to Your Taste - Whether you prefer a spicy kick, a rich and savoury broth, or a lighter, veggie-packed option, this recipe is easily adaptable to your preferences. You can mix and match ingredients to create your perfect cup.
- Great for Meal Prep - Assemble several jars at once and store them in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. They’re an easy grab-and-go option for lunch, dinner, or even a snack.
- Healthier Alternative - Skip the preservatives and high sodium of store-bought cup noodles! This recipe uses fresh, wholesome ingredients, so you can enjoy a comforting meal while knowing exactly what’s inside.
- Endlessly Versatile - From the choice of noodles to the protein, vegetables, and seasonings, the possibilities are endless. It’s a great way to use up leftovers or experiment with new flavour combinations.
- Perfectly Portion-Controlled - Each jar is perfectly sized for one serving, making it easy to enjoy a balanced, satisfying meal without overindulging.
Ingredients
These DIY Cup Noodles are endlessly adaptable and perfect for customizing! While I’ve listed a suggested combination of ingredients in the recipe card below, feel free to swap or adjust them based on your taste or whatever you have on hand. They’re also a great way to use up leftovers! If you'd like to make your own version of Cup Noodles at home, here are the key components to include:
- Bouillon Paste or Powder: This is the heart of the soup base. Use chicken, beef, or vegetable bouillon in powder, paste, or cube form. My personal favourite is Better Than Bouillon for its rich and robust flavour.
- Soup Base Seasonings: Bring your soup to life with bold flavours! Options include miso paste, Thai curry paste, soy sauce, sriracha, chili oil, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh ginger. Experiment to create a base you love!
- Vegetables: About one cup of sliced vegetables works well. Fresh options like spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms are excellent, as are frozen veggies like peas or corn. Pickled veggies like kimchi can also add a tangy twist.
- Protein: Shredded roasted chicken is used here, but you can easily substitute it with other cooked meats, cubed tofu, edamame, chickpeas, or a boiled egg.
- Noodles: Cooked thick egg noodles are a great choice for this recipe, but you can also use dry vermicelli which are thin rice noodles that cook quickly in hot water and absorb the flavourful broth beautifully. Other options are udon or glass noodles made from mung bean or sweet potato that also cook quickly in hot water!
- Garnishes: Finish your cup noodles with fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, or mint, chopped green onions, or a squeeze of lime juice for an extra burst of flavor.
These ingredients provide endless combinations, making it easy to create your perfect cup of noodles!
For precise quantities, refer to the recipe card below.
Instructions
STEP 1: Add ingredients (soup base, vegetables, protein, noodles, and garnishes) to a mason jar.
STEP 2: Refrigerate mason jar for up to 3-4 days until you're ready to eat.
STEP 3: Remove mason jar from fridge and let jar come to room temperature for 15-20 minutes by resting on the counter, or run it under lukewarm water for a couple of minutes. This will help prevent the hot water from cooling down too quickly, and reduce risk of glass cracking.
STEP 4: Boil 2 cups (500 ml) of water. Add boiling water to mason jar until the ingredients are fully covered. Cover with lid.
STEP 5: Let ingredients steep for 5 minutes until the ingredients are softened.
STEP 6: Remove the lid, squeeze lime wedge (if needed), give the contents a good stir to mix the soup base thoroughly, and enjoy!
Equipment & Storage
I love using my Hamilton Beach electric kettle for cup noodles - it makes boiling water super quick (ready in just 2 minutes!) and hassle-free. It’s fast, efficient, and heats water to the perfect temperature, saving time while ensuring your noodles cook perfectly every time!
As for my containers, I recommend using these 1 litre (32-ounce) wide-mouth mason jars. They're a perfect size for making these cup noodles for 1 serving, with lots of room to fit your ingredients in, and with a big enough opening to stir and eat out of. The air-tight seal also ensures freshness for up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
Toasty's Tips
- Customize Your Cup - Make it your own by mixing and matching ingredients! Try different proteins, veggies, or seasonings to suit your taste.
- Meal Prep Made Easy - Prepare multiple jars in advance for quick, grab-and-go meals. Store them in the fridge, and they’ll stay fresh for up to 3–4 days.
- Always Use Boiling Water - Pour freshly boiled water into the jar to ensure the ingredients cook evenly and the flavours blend perfectly.
- Pick Quick-Cooking Noodles - Thick cooked egg noodles are a great choice, but you can also experiment with ramen, vermicelli, udon, shirataki, or glass noodles for variety.
- Warm the Jar First - If the jar is cold from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes or run it under lukewarm water. This prevents the hot water from cooling too quickly and reduces the risk of the glass cracking.
- Reheat If Needed - If the noodles aren’t hot enough, transfer them to a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave for about a minute.
- Layer with Care - Start with bouillon and seasonings at the bottom, add the protein and vegetables next, and place the noodles on top. This keeps the noodles from soaking up too much liquid while stored.
Other Flavours to Try
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📖 Recipe
Thai Curry Shrimp Cup Noodles
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
Soup base
- 1 teaspoon bouillon - paste or powder
- 2 teaspoon thai red curry paste
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
Vegetables
- ¼ cup baby spinach - sliced
- ¼ cup red bell peppers - sliced
- ¼ cup broccoli florets - sliced
- ¼ cup edamame
- 2 tablespoon shiitake mushrooms - sliced
Protein
- ⅓ cup cooked shrimp
- ½ hard boiled egg
Noodles
- 1 cup thick egg noodles - cooked
Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon green onions - sliced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro - chopped
- 1 lime wedge
Instructions
- Add ingredients (soup base, vegetables, protein, noodles, and garnishes) to a mason jar.
- Refrigerate mason jar for up to 3-4 days until you're ready to eat.
- Remove mason jar from fridge and let jar come to room temperature for 15-20 minutes by resting on the counter, or run it under lukewarm water for a couple of minutes. This will help prevent the hot water from cooling down too quickly, and reduce risk of glass cracking.
- Boil 2 cups (500 ml) of water. Add boiling water to mason jar until the ingredients are fully covered. Cover with lid.
- Let ingredients steep for 5 minutes until the ingredients are softened.
- Remove the lid, squeeze lime wedge (if needed), give the contents a good stir to mix the soup base thoroughly, and enjoy!
Notes
- Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here.
- Customize Your Cup - Make it your own by mixing and matching ingredients! Try different proteins, veggies, or seasonings to suit your taste.
- Meal Prep Made Easy - Prepare multiple jars in advance for quick, grab-and-go meals. Store them in the fridge, and they’ll stay fresh for up to 3–4 days.
- Always Use Boiling Water - Pour freshly boiled water into the jar to ensure the ingredients cook evenly and the flavours blend perfectly.
- Pick Quick-Cooking Noodles - Thick cooked egg noodles are a great choice, but you can also experiment with ramen, vermicelli, udon, shirataki, or glass noodles for variety.
- Warm the Jar First - If the jar is cold from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes or run it under lukewarm water. This prevents the hot water from cooling too quickly and reduces the risk of the glass cracking.
- Reheat If Needed - If the noodles aren’t hot enough, transfer them to a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave for about a minute.
- Layer with Care - Start with bouillon and seasonings at the bottom, add the protein and vegetables next, and place the noodles on top. This keeps the noodles from soaking up too much liquid while stored.
STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO
You can find step-by-step video tutorials for all of my recipes on my YouTube Channel. There you'll find many more tips and tricks to help you along!
Nutrition
Note: Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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