Carrot and cilantro is a soup classic. Here, I have simply taken inspiration from the essence of these ingredients and presented it in a slightly different way. Coconuts are simple to crack open, but can also be bought already prepared in supermarkets.
The classic Carrot and Cilantro soup is given a flavor and health kick (or three) in this recipe with the addition of coconut, ginger and cilantro sambal.
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE SOUP
- 1 ¼ cups fresh coconut grated
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
- 2 shallots diced
- 1 garlic clove coarsely chopped
- 5 tablespoons ginger peeled and grated
- ½ teaspoon chile flakes
- ½ tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 ½ pounds carrots
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock
FOR THE CILANTRO SAMBAL
- 2 cups cilantro coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup grated fresh coconut
- 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and grated
- 1 small green chile seeded and coarsely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- If using a whole coconut, prepare it by piercing the three eyes with a skewer, and drain out the liquid. Then, wrap it in a towel, place on a hard surface, such as the floor (or take it outside), and give it a firm blow with a hammer to crack it open. Use a spoon to gently lift the flesh away from the harder exterior and remove the brown skin using a potato peeler if desired.
- Toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a small frying pan for about 2 minutes, then grind in a mortar and pestle. Sautee the shallots, garlic, ginger, chile flakes, and ground spices in the coconut oil and 1 tablespoon water for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if the mixture sticks to the pan.
- Add the carrots, fresh coconut, and stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes until the carrots are soft.
- To make the sambal, place the cilantro, grated coconut, ginger, and chile into a mini food processor and pulse to a coarse, dry paste. Stir in the lime juice and season to taste.
- When the soup is ready, blend until smooth, season and serve topped with the sambal.
Notes
Used with permission from Skinny Soups by Kathyrn Bruton, Kyle Books, 2001.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 29405IU | Vitamin C: 16.3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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