Seasonal Soup
Before I forget Hippy Burpday Matron
Whilst I was travelling I encountered many styles and flavours from all my hosts.
Japanese / Thai / Chinese / German / Aussie ???
But the wonderful sea food restaurant owned and managed by a friend of HKH called Martin was without doubt the tops.
Something I’m never likely to experience again.
So it got me thinking what can I come up with for a soup that will suit the palettes of my hosts.
Butternut Squash, Crab & Chilli is the result.
Serves 4
1 1/2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion , finely chopped
1 Clove Garlic , Crushed
1 Medium Butternut Squash , roughly chopped
1 Stick Lemongrass
Pinch of Chilli Flakes
500ml veggie Stock
140ml Coconut Milk
120g ( 4 1/4 oz.. ) White Crab plus brine if using tinned
1 Tablespoon Fresh Coriander , chopped
Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
Squeeze Of Lime
Heat oil in the pan , add onion , garlic , butternut squash , cook gently approx. 10 mins.
Peel the tough outer skins of the lemongrass , bash and bruise to release the oils then add this with the chilli flakes to the pan and fry approx. 10 mins
Add the stock , bring to boil , cover and simmer gently until squash is cooked.
Cool a little and remove the lemon grass.
Blend until smooth.
Add coconut milk, crab meat and most of the coriander.
Season to taste , reheat for approx. 5 mins.
Add a squeeze of lime to taste , sprinkle with remainder of coriander and serve.
Consume.
FAO : Junya & Thomas : Maybe Kaffir Lime leaves could be added with the lemon grass.
FAO : HKH : It’s something different for you to try out on Martin when you next host him.
4 comments Wednesday 09 Apr 2008 | Porl | Travel
hmuuuuuuu, sounds good. Maybe next week! Tonight I’m having Kim chi nabe (鍋). Nabe is a Japanese pot dish. So this is Korean Japanese collaboration!!!
Going to get the “meat ingredient” Sunday – hopefully I can find a “stick” of lemongrass – taste buds watering already! Nice chat last night too by the way,
Stan – hope all is well. Back to Whitehall from July so hope to catch up then. V best
I think the crayfish knew we were coming last sunday and had a wee chat with King Neptune and between the two of them brewed up a doozy little storm, the only soup was the bay – you could have walked on the water across to Russell!!