Coconut Fish Chowder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, cut into very thin wedges
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 4 fresh or frozen kaffir lime leaves
- 2 cups homemade or frozen fish stock
- 6 ounces baby potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced on the bias
- 1/4 pound green beans, stem ends trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
- 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely julienned (about 2 tablespoons)
- 3 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 pound cod fillets, cut into large chunks
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 bunch fresh chives, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths, for garnish
- 6 tablespoons freshly grated or desiccated coconut, for garnish
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan or small stockpot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and lime leaves; cook 1 minute.
- Add the fish stock, potatoes, celery, green beans, and ginger; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook 7 to 9 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Add the coconut milk, and bring almost to a simmer.
- Add the fish; without stirring, simmer until the fish is opaque and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle the soup into bowls; garnish with chives and coconut.
- Serve immediately.
unsalted butter, onion, garlic, lime leaves, potatoes, stalks celery, green beans, ginger, unsweetened coconut milk, cod fillets, salt, fresh chives, freshly grated
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/coconut-fish-chowder-392312 (may not work)