The coconut milk, along with the shiitake mushrooms in this Thai soup, prevents cardiovascular problems, hypertension, and cholesterol.
Coconut is a tropical fruit from which multiple products are obtained that are beneficial for health and also very versatile in the kitchen.
One of them is coconut milk. It is made by mixing the pulp with water and squeezing the mixture. It highlights its heart-healthy power.
Exquisite shiitake mushrooms are a fundamental remedy of Traditional Chinese Medicine: they increase defenses, are heart-healthy, anti-aging, protect the liver and strengthen the body.
THAI COCONUT AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SOUP RECIPE
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 300 g shiitake mushrooms
- 1 leek
- 1 onion
- 1 sprig lemongrass
- 1 piece of ginger
- 1 tablespoon green curry paste
- a few corianders leaves
Preparation
- The leek and onion are peeled and washed and cut into strips. Shiitake mushrooms are washed and cut into slices.
- In a casserole dish, sauté the chopped vegetables and mushrooms over low heat, along with the lemongrass cut in two and the piece of ginger.
- Cover the vegetables with about 250 ml of water and bring everything to the boil for about 15 minutes. Add the coconut milk and green curry and cook for about 5 more minutes.
- Before serving, remove the citronella and add a few chopped fresh coriander leaves.
One serving provides 58 calories, 8 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 54% of the zinc needed per day.
