Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This dish is called Gaeng Liang Fak Thong in Thai. In English it's just called tasty. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped |
1/4 cup dried shrimp, soaked and chopped |
2 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced |
2 fresh green chilies, thinly sliced |
1 teaspoon shrimp paste |
6 cups water |
2 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1 inch squares |
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
8 -10 fresh basil leaves |
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan, stir-fry onion in oil until golden brown.
2. Add shrimp, chiles, and shrimp paste; fry for 1 minute.
3. Add water and bring to a boil.
4. Add pumpkin, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add coconut milk and salt; return to a boil and cook until pumpkin is tender.
6. Serve garnished with lemon juice, basil leaves, and cilantro.
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