Jerry and Charlotte's Cream of Laupele Soup
TEAM SAMOA
INGREDIENTS
30 Laupele leaves (Spinach could be a good substitute)
1 litre water to boil
¼ cup chopped onion
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 tbsp chopped garlic
1 ½ cup coconut cream
Salt and pepper to season
For the Garnish:
4 slices thinly cut breadfruit(Ulu) you could use Kumala or Yam
½ cup cooking oil to fry
Pinch salt
Pinch Paprika
METHOD
- Thinly slice the Laupele leaves, place in the pot with boiling water. Cook Laupele until soft.
- While laupele is cooking add the chopped onion, grated ginger and chopped garlic.
- After 10 minutes use a stick blender to puree the Laupele mixture.
- Add coconut cream to Laupele mixture, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Leave on a low heat while you do Step 6 and 7.
- Heat oil in a fry pan and once hot fry the Ulu to make chips.
- Season Ulu chips with salt and paprika.
- Ready to serve soup in a bowl and garnish with the Ulu chips.
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