Super Hai Di Lao
YIELD
30 wonton
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
50 min
INGREDIENTS
5 medium-size tomatoes
2 tablespoon (100g) tomato paste
1 large red onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1.5 inches ginger
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
3 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 Anise Stars
2 Bay Leaves
500ml Water
Salt and white pepper to taste
1 Litre of Well’B Pure Coconut Water
METHODS
1. In a large pot on low heat, gently cook the onions and garlic in vegetable oil until softened for 5 minutes.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, gently cook it with the onion and garlic mixture for another few minutes.
3. Put the ginger and the 500ml of water in and bring the soup to a rolling boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 – 30 minutes.
4. Blend the soup into smooth thick soup.
5. Add in Star Anise & Bay Leaves and pour in 1 litre of Well’B Pure Coconut water. Bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Salt to taste and sugar if you would like to reduce the acidity of the tomatoes, but the Coconut Water works wonders. You can always add in more coconut water as the hotpot continues!
