Saturday 23 November 2019

Pumpkin,coconut and lime Soup (Solomon islands)

                                                                              Receta en Español

There is not a lot of information about the gastronomy at Solomon islands, I found this recipe in this site dedicated to the soups of the world:
http://soupsofourplanet.com/2014/11/10/solomon-islands-curried-coconut-and-lime-gourd-soup/
They use the typical ingredients of these islands; pumpkin,coconut and lime.

Pumpkin,coconut and lime Soup  (Solomon islands)



Ingredients:
  •   2 tablespoons oil.
  •   4 chalotes.
  •   2 tablespoons ground ginger.
  •   2 cloves of garlic.
  •   800 grams of pumpkin.
  •   4 cups of broth. (1 liter aprox).
  •   2 cups of water. (480 ml).
  •   3 tablespoons of ground curry.
  •   1 cup of coconut milk (240 ml).
  •    lime juice.
  •    Salt.
For Broth:
  •  Some leaves of spring onions.
  •  Some leek leaves.
  •  1 clove of garlic.
  •  1 chunk of onion.
  •  1 chunk of pepper.
  •   Salt.
  •   Parsley.
   
Method:


1-  We prepare a broth putting the ingredients in a casserole with water.  Put fire on a high heat and bring it to a boil. Once it reaches boiling point, turn fire on a low heat ,then cook for 30 minutes.



2-  Cut the chalotes in little pieces, sauté them in a casserole with oil for 3 minutes until they are golden.

3-  Add garlic cut into slices together with ginger, sauté 1 more minute.


4-  Peel and cut pumpkin into little pieces, Add it to the casserole. Add the cup of broth and cup of water.
Put on a high heat until it reaches boiling point, then turn to a low heat and cook covered for 30 minutes until pumpkin is soft.
Don't forget to add salt.



5-  Make a purée with the help of a blender.

6-  Add curry, coconut milk and lime juice.

7-  Stir well and serve with some basil on the top:

Pumpkin,coconut and lime Soup  (Solomon islands)







Solomon islands

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