Kaffir-Coconut Stew Recipe

Name: Kaffir-Coconut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Canola oil, to cook; 8 kaffir lime leaves, julienned; 1 serrano chile, minced; 2 slices ginger; 1/2 small onion, minced; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 leeks, white part julienned; 1/2 lime, juiced; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 dozen Wellfleet or PEI oysters, shucked and save the shells

Servings: persons

Canola oil, to cook
8 kaffir lime leaves, julienned
1 serrano chile, minced
2 slices ginger
1/2 small onion, minced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup coconut milk
2 leeks, white part julienned
1/2 lime, juiced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 dozen Wellfleet or PEI oysters, shucked and save the shells

1
In a small saucepan coated very lightly with oil, saute the kaffir, chile, ginger and onions.
2
Stir until soft and season.
3
Deglaze with fish sauce and completely reduce.
4
Add cream and coconut milk and reduce by 50 percent.
5
Check for seasoning.
6
Strain and set aside.
7
In a saute pan coated with oil, saute the leeks until soft and add the cream and lime juice.
8
Check for seasoning.
9
Add the oysters and poach for only 2 minutes, until just warm.
10
Place the shells on a plate of coarse salt and fill with warm oysters topped off with the leek cream.

321

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Canola oil, to cook, 8 kaffir lime leaves, julienned, 1 serrano chile, minced, 2 slices ginger, and more.

Yes, Kaffir-Coconut Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kaffir-Coconut Stew

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