Taste of Winthrop

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The cute little Western town of Winthrop WA is a fantastic vacation destination that you’ll definitely want to check off your bucket list! Winthrop is on the edge of the national forest and state land; a recipe for fabulous outdoor adventure . Unfortunately, we can’t visit the town right night, but we can certainly get a taste of some of the delicious meals we would eat if we could visit.

Sun Mountain Lodge‘s Chicken Curry Soup Recipe:

Sun Mountain Lodge is nestled on a hilltop with breathtaking views of the Cascade Mountains. The lodge offers horseback riding, sleigh rides, access to year round trails, pools, wine tasting, and so much more.

I don’t know if you’ve ever had this soup, but if you haven’t, you’ve been missing out. A Winthrop local positively *begged* for this recipe years ago and the restaurant (rightfully) declined. In light of this pandemic, Sun Mountain Lodge is offering you this amazing opportunity to try the soup as a *teaser* of what else you could enjoy in Winthrop, WA once the hotels are able to open again.

Sun Mountain Lodge as well as their kitchen is currently closed, but is looking forward to reopening as soon as safely possible.

Makes 8 servings
In large saucepan:
4 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup cream of coconut
1/2 cup coconut milk
2/3 cup pineapple juice
Bring to boil.
Thicken with roux: 1/4 cup butter, 7 tablespoons flour
While boiling, add: 1/4 cup cornstarch
mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Clean and dice:
2 cups chicken (1.66 lbs.)
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery ribs

Pre-heat thick stockpot. Add:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 cups chicken — cook until 3/4 done
1/2 cup diced onion — cook until transparent
Mix together and add:
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger
1 teaspoon cumin
3 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon sambol
1/8 teaspoon fine black pepper
Sautée lightly — finish with 1/2 cup heavy cream.
Add: 1/2 cup diced celery ribs
Add: thickened stock to chicken and spices
Finish with:
1/2 cup cooked wild rice
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with toasted

coconut, toasted almonds, lime zest and pineapple-
black current chutney (recipe to follow).
PINEAPPLE-BLACK CURRANT CHUTNEY
In small saucepan:
Zest from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
Reduce by half to a thick syrup. Set aside.

In saucepan, brown:
1/2 cup sugar
Add: 1/2 cup fine diced onion. Cook until transparent.
Then add: 2 cups fine diced pineapple. Cook lightly.
Add: 2 cups pineapple juice, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cloves
Thicken with 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch added to 1 cup water

Finish with:
Add lemon zest syrup
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1 cup black currants
1 teaspoon fresh ginger

ENJOY

Old Schoolhouse Brewery‘s Chocolate Stout Cake Recipe:

Old Schoolhouse Brewery started in 2008 along the downtown boardwalk of Winthrop, WA. The tiny storefront (which resembles an old schoolhouse) expands to the back of the building to a large riverfront patio where diners can relax and unwind, and often enjoy live music. The award winning beer in cans and bottles is available across the state. Check the website for availability.

This recipe has never been shared before, so get ready for something delicious! This simple recipe with relatively few ingredients can work with any stout recipe including OSB’s award winning Hooligan Stout, Melipona Stout (an artisan vanilla stout), or even Imperial Stout.

Old Schoolhouse Brewery is currently open several days a week and offering take out, including some terrific deals on delicious to-go beer in bottles, crowlers, and cans.