coconut soup

Morton, MS
Updated on Sep 27, 2011

Easy and tasty recipe using everyday ingredients. Inspired by a J.A.P. request for a recipe of this type.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 4 to 5 soup bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 can un-sweetened coconut milk (14 to 16 ounces)
  • 16 ounces water or cream (cook's choice)
  • 2 tablespoons un-sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 small carrot, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (1 inch) grated
  • 2 tablespoons white rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons water, cold
  • - white pepper - to taste
  • - salt - to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro

How To Make coconut soup

  • Step 1
    Peel and cut carrot into small dice. Finely chop garlic and grate ginger.
  • Step 2
    Place a teaspoon of oil in a small saucepan and add the ginger, garlic and carrot pieces and saute' for a minute or so. Add 1 Tablespoon of water, close the pan with a lid and steam the vegetables until tender crisp. Once done, pour in the coconut milk and water/cream and allow it to gently boil.
  • Step 3
    Dilute the rice flour in a small bowl with 2 Tablespoons of water.
  • Step 4
    Pour the rice flour slurry into the boiling soup while stirring continuously. Reduce heat to a simmer and allow it to cook for few more minutes. Add salt and the reserved coconut flakes to the soup and stir to combine.
  • Step 5
    Season with white pepper and finely chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.
  • Step 6
    Tip: Add the coconut pieces only after removing the soup from flame.

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