Give traditional corn chowder a golden Asian spin with our Organic Lemongrass Turmeric Paste! A perfect dish for the summer and the winter, our “Thai corn chowder” combines the freshness of sweet corn paste with the zesty bite of lemongrass. Add to that the nutritional value of turmeric, and you have yourself a wholesome dinner.

Hearty “Thai Corn Chowder”

Ingredients:

(Serves 2-3)

2 cans of sweet corn
2 tsp coconut cream (optional)
1-2 tbsp of Mekhala’s Organic Lemongrass Turmeric Paste
2 tsp sesame oil
Salt
Pepper
For garnishing:
Bird’s eye chili, chopped with seeds removed
Cilantro

Method:

Separate corn and excess liquid from the can into 2 bowls. Do not throw out the liquid.
In a non-stick pot, saute corn for about 4 minutes
Depending on how chunky you prefer your chowder, follow one of these steps
Very chunky: roughly blend half the corn, then add it back together with the unblended half in the pot
Chunky: blend ¾ of the corn, then add back together with the unblended corn
Smooth: blend all the corn until smooth
Add the coconut cream into mixture (optional)
Add Mekhala’s Organic Lemongrass Turmeric Paste (for a stronger taste, add another tbsp)
Slowly add the saved liquid from the corn can into mixture until desired thickness
Season with salt and pepper
Garnish with cilantro and chillies (optional: leave out the latter if making this dish for kids)