Ingredients

  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic
  • 1 smoked ham hock
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 4 large eggplant, peeled and cut into large dice
  • 1/4 cup curry powder
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 small knob of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk of lemon grass, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 can Coco Lopez

Method

  • In a heavy bottomed pot, saute onions, garlic and ham hock until the onions are translucent.
  • Add all other ingredients and cook for 1/2 hour under slow to medium heat.
  • Puree in a food processor and strain through a fine sieve.
  • Season and serve hot.