YIN YANG SOUP

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Categories     Salad     Fish

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 38

Tomato Soup:
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced green onions (scallions)
1 Kaffir lime leaf, torn
1 lemongrass, trimmed, 3-inches from the base, crushed
2 cup whole peeled plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon chile oil
Pea Soup:
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced green onions (scallions)
1 small bunch Thai basil
1 (13 1/2-ounce) can coconut milk
2 cups shelled peas
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter
Lobster Salad:
6 ounces cooked lobster meat, diced
1/2 cup ripe mango, diced
2 leaves Thai basil, chiffonaded
1/4 cup Asian vinaigrette, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Garnish:
1 cup assorted herb leaves, mixed
1 cup assorted micro-greens
1/4 cup Asian Vinaigrette
Salt and pepper
Lotus root, thinly sliced, deep-fried.

Steps:

  • Tomato Soup: In a saucepan, heat oil. Sweat onions, ginger, garlic, and green onions until glossy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add lime leaf and lemongrass. Continue to sweat another minute. Add the tomatoes, and tomato paste, and season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lime leaf and lemongrass. Transfer to a blender, add butter, and chile oil, and process to a puree. Strain through a chinois and chill over a bowl of ice. Reserve. To make the Pea Soup: In a saucepan, heat oil. Sweat onions, ginger, garlic, and green onions until glossy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add Thai basil and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, and add peas. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove Thai basil. Transfer to a blender, add butter, and process to a puree. Strain through a chinois and chill over a bowl of ice. To prepare the Lobster Salad: In a bowl, combine the lobster meat, mango, and Thai basil. Add 1/4 cup of Asian vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve. To serve: Place a 2-inch mold ring in center of soup plate. Spoon the lobster salad inside the ring. Press to mold. Ladle the soups on each side of ring. Decorate soup by placing a spoonful of contrasting soups over plated soups. In a bowl, mix the herbs and micro greens with Asian Vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Top lobster salad with micro green mixture and a slice of fried lotus root. Carefully remove ring. Serve immediately. Asian Vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 lemon, juiced Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, peanut oil, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Reserve until ready to use.

Payel Payel
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I've never had this soup before, but it was really good! I'll definitely be making it again.


Paul Seymour
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of sweet and sour flavors.


Siyabulela Mei
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This soup is a bit too spicy for me. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Hameed Ullah
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table quickly.


hasam Uddin
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This soup is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Ebrahim Wesson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I love the balance of flavors.


Crystal May
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Kaylin Goroll
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Pearul
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This soup is so delicious and comforting. I love the way the flavors come together.


Kumar priyadharshini
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Abdur samad
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


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