Spicy Coconut Soup with Smoked Skate

Ingredients

• 1 large tofu, diced
• 2 tempeh cakes, diced
• 4 pieces of smoked skate fish, cut to your preference
• 1 packet of instant coconut milk (Kara)
• 2 tomatoes or star fruit, sliced
• Optional: chopped green onions
• A handful of red bird’s eye chilies
• Ground Spice Mixture:
  • 7 shallots
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 3 candlenuts
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of galangal
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of turmeric
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves
• Salt and sugar to taste
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil (for sautéing)
• Water, as needed for the broth

Instructions

1. Prepare the Tofu and Tempeh: Begin by dicing the tofu and tempeh into small cubes. Heat oil in a pan and fry the tofu and tempeh until golden and cooked through. Once done, set them aside.

2. Cook the Smoked Skate: Cut the smoked skate fish into pieces according to your preference. In the same pan, fry the fish until it becomes slightly dry. Set it aside with the tofu and tempeh.

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3. Make the Spice Paste: Using a mortar and pestle or a food processor, grind the shallots, garlic, coriander seeds, candlenuts, galangal, ginger, and turmeric into a fine paste, excluding the kaffir lime leaves.

4. Sauté the Spice Mixture: In the pan, sauté the ground spice mixture until fragrant, then add the kaffir lime leaves for an aromatic touch.

5. Create the Broth: Pour water into the sautéed spices and bring the mixture to a boil, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.

6. Combine Ingredients: Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add the fried tofu, tempeh, and smoked skate to the pot.

7. Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Incorporate the sliced tomatoes, bird’s eye chilies, green onions (if using), salt, and sugar. For an extra depth of flavor, consider adding bouillon powder or seasoning if desired.

8. Finish with Coconut Milk: Pour in the instant coconut milk and allow the soup to boil once more. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

9. Serve: Once the soup is boiling and the flavors are harmonized, it’s ready to serve. Enjoy this rich and flavorful dish with steamed rice or on its own!

This Spicy Coconut Soup with Smoked Skate is not only a comforting and hearty dish but also showcases the perfect balance of spices and creamy coconut, making it an ideal addition to your culinary repertoire. Enjoy!