Thai Corn Chowder

Serves: 4

Luisa Champlin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

49

Sweetness

50

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 cloves

Garlic (smashed)

4 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

Directions:

1

Cut off the corn kernels; set aside

2

Combine the cobs, 1 cup potatoes, 1/2 cup scallions, 1 tablespoon ginger, the garlic, peppercorns and 5 cups water in a pot

3

Smash the lemongrass, if using, and add to the pot

4

Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25 to 30 minutes

5

About 10 minutes before the broth is finished, melt the butter over medium-high heat in a separate pot

6

Add the remaining 1 cup potatoes, season with salt and cook until slightly soft, 5 minutes

7

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon ginger and the jalapeno; cook 1 minute

8

Add the corn kernels; cook until the vegetables are just tender, 3 to 4 minutes

9

Strain the broth, pressing out as much liquid as possible; discard the solids

10

Add 2 cups of the strained broth to the potatoes and corn; bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes

11

Add the coconut milk, basil and mint; season with salt

12

Stir until simmering

13

Remove from the heat and add the radishes, cilantro and lime juice

14

Top with diced tomato and the remaining 1/4 cup scallions and serve with lime wedges

15

Per serving: Calories 407; Fat 32 g (Saturated 25 g); Cholesterol 30 mg Photograph by Antonis Achilleos