Hot Banana Soup.
Ingredients.
1/2 t hing
7 oz coconut milk
14 oz vegetable stock
1/4 t ground white pepper
3 t soy sauce
1/4 t salt
1/2 t sugar
1 large banana, peeled and cut obliquely into thin slices
1 large fresh red chilli, sliced obliquely
Garnish
Fresh coriander leaves
2 limes, quartered
Preparation.
Heat oil in a saucepan add the remaining ingredients in order and cook for 5 minutes.
If you like, this soup can be blended: set aside about one quarter of the banana and chili slices, then cook the rest as above then puree the soup in a blender until smooth.
Return the blended mixture to the pan, add reserved banana and chili slices and warm for 3 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves, lime quarters.