Cook Along with Chef Deniz: West Coast Corn Chowder

West Coast Corn Chowder with Clams, Chillies and Lime Leaves

Yields: 2 portions.

Ingredients:

• 1 corn on the cob, kernels shaved off with a knife
• 1 leek, cleaned and sliced thin
• 2 lime leaves
• 2 shallots, finely diced
• 4 thyme sprigs
• 300g of clams, cleaned
• 1 serrano chili, sliced
• 75ml butter
• 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
• 30ml cilantro leaves
• 50ml white wine
• 25ml fish sauce
• 100ml heavy cream
• 1 lemon
• Sourdough to serve

Instructions:

1. In a medium sized pot melt the butter, add shallot, garlic, thyme, serrano chili, lime leaves, corn with a pinch of salt. Cook until translucent and fragrant around 2 minutes.
2. Add clams and turn the heat high, add white wine and cook for 1 minute. Add cream and fish sauce, cover and cook until the clams are open. Add leeks, cilantro and juice of a lemon.
3. Correct seasoning and serve sourdough slices.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook time: 15 Minutes