Papua New Guinea-Style Smoked Fish and Taro Leaf Soup
A Papua New Guinea-style soup of smoked fish, taro leaves, and coconut milk. The taro leaves are cooked thoroughly before serving to prevent the irritation caused by undercooked leaves.
Prep
20m
Cook
40m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 400gSmoked Fish (broken into large flakes)
- 250gTaro Leaf (roughly chopped)
- 120gOnion (finely chopped)
- 10gGarlic (crushed)
- 400mlCoconut Milk
- 600mlWater
- 6gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
- 20mlCoconut Oil
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Method
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- 01
Heat the coconut oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- 02
Add the taro leaf and water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook uncovered until the leaves are completely tender, at least 30 minutes; undercooked taro leaves can irritate the mouth and throat.
- 03
Pour in the coconut milk and return the soup to a gentle simmer.
- 04
Add the smoked fish, salt, and black pepper and simmer until the fish is hot throughout and the flavors have blended.
- 05
Taste for seasoning and serve hot.
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