Caribbean Fruit Soup
Need It is perfect for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes. If you have cilantro, cantaloupe, pineapple, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe is typical of Central American cuisine.
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the peaches, nectarines, papaya, mango, pineapple, cantaloupe, cucumber, red pepper and onions. In a blender or food processor, place half the fruit mixture; cover and process until smooth.
Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the remaining fruit mixture, pina colada mix, nectar, cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, sugar, jerk seasoning, salt, ginger and jalapeno. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until chilled.
Toss bananas with remaining lime juice.
Garnish soup with bananas and coconut.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris
Caribbean works really well with Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris. You'll want to opt for wines with a bit of sweetness when dealing with spicy Caribbean dishes. Serve these wines chilled so they're even more refreshing. One wine you could try is Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spatlese. It has 4.4 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 30 dollars.
Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spatlese
Classic natural sweet Spatlese with nice acidity and elegant, natural residual sugar. Selective harvest, gentle processing of the must, systematic clarification, slow fermentation and careful finishing are the basics for this traditional Vollrads' Riesling.This wine pairs perfectly with Asian cuisine due to the harmony of sweetness and acidity. Also interesting taste combinations can be achieved through the pairing of blue-veined cheese or a fruit dessert.