Yi Jun Loh’s One-Pot Coconut Water ABC Soup

Ingredients 

• 4 cups water
• 8 cups (~2 litres) coconut water, divided
• 3 medium white or yellow onions, peeled and quartered
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (we especially like starchy Russets for this)
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered (drained canned tomatoes are fine)
• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon crushed white peppercorn, or to taste

Directions

1. In a deep pot, combine the water, half of the coconut water (4 cups), and salt. Bring this to a boil, then turn it down to a simmer.
2. Add the onions and potatoes into the pot, and let it simmer on very low heat, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Then, add in the carrots and tomatoes, and let it simmer for a further 20 to 30 minutes. The vegetables should all be close to falling apart at this point, which is perfect; it really adds to that heart-warming, rustic texture of soup that we just love!
3. Add in the crushed peppercorns and the rest of the coconut water, and bring the soup to a final boil. Season to taste with salt, and serve piping hot.
4. Let your heart and soul be full!

Source: Food52.com

Simple Steamed Mixed-Veggies

 

I like to steam veggies than blanch veggies. I hate boring dishes that only have one colour tone. Yes, I like rainbow colours. I need a lot of veggies and fruits in my meal. And I love miso too. 

Ingredients

Vegetables

Broccoli florets 1 cup

Carrot cubes/julienned 1 cup

Cherries tomatoes 1/2 cup

Fresh Shitake Mushrooms cubes 1/2 cup

Chestnuts (peeled) 1/2 cup

 

Sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil/powdered sesame

1 teaspoon fish sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons garlic herb butter 

1 1/2 tablespoons miso

Garnish

Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Julienned fresh gingerroot

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients.
2. In a wok, place steamer insert or basket over 2 in. of water. Place all vegetables in a plate. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam vegetables, covered, 5-7 minutes or just until crisp-tender. 
3. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Add sauce mixture; toss to combine. Just before serving, sprinkle garnish ingredients