Solomon Islands Coconut Fish Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb (675g) firm white fish fillets, cut into large pieces
• 2 cups (475 ml) coconut milk
• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• 1-inch piece ginger, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red chili, sliced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 4 cups chopped bok choy or spinach
• 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
• Cooked rice, for serving

Before you cook

• Cut the fish into large pieces.
• Grate the ginger and mince the garlic.
• Wash and chop the greens.

Steps

1. Pour the coconut milk and water into a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the ginger, garlic and chili, and bring the pot to a gentle simmer.
3. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors infuse.
4. Season with the salt.
5. Lower the fish pieces gently into the pot.
6. Simmer for 8 minutes, until the fish is just cooked through.
7. Add the chopped greens and press them into the liquid.
8. Simmer for 3 more minutes, until the greens have wilted.
9. Stir in the lime juice.
10. Taste the soup and add more salt or chili if needed.
11. Ladle the soup over bowls of rice to serve.