This is one of those dishes that deserve a second look. It's not often that you hear of a chilled soup. Hot, wintery soups, yes! But this Chilled Strawberry Coconut Soup is a summer soup. And when you live in Florida, that cool, light refreshing decadence means something. I've never seen it on a menu in the states, which is a shame! The first time I had it was on a Carnival Cruise trip to the Bahamas. Which seems to be where most people come across it. However, it's also ...
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Thai Carrot Puree
I've been making variations of this Thai Carrot Puree for years. The sweet, coconut, slightly spicy puree is very smooth and complex, and its only 6 ingredients. It's a dish that goes fantastic with chicken, shrimp, steak, or other veggies as a base. Did I mention the puree itself is vegan? Puree or soup! The foundation is onions, carrots, both of which are super aromatic and carry a lot of flavor. They are cooked in coconut milk, and finished in the food processor. ...
Thai Coconut Risotto
Premise: 8/17/17 I'm in the Hospital right now writing this. Lemme explain! My girlfriend's dad is on his 4th round of Chemotherapy, and as he's getting his infusion, I'm here thinking about the Coconut shrimp he's eating. Crunchy coconut flakes, Bird's Eye Chili, big jumbo shrimp, and coconut cream. A Thai mixture of sweet, spicy, and shrimpy lusciousness. All I can think about is how good those shrimp would go with Risotto. Not just any risotto, THAI Coconut Risotto!! I've never had it. ...