This created problems for both the nation’s economy and the people’s nutritional intake.

1/4 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves.2 tablespoons lime juice.

1 teaspoon kosher salt.Corn tortilla chips, for serving.Combine the garlic, cumin, beans, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a small food processor.

Add 1/4 cup warm water and puree until smooth.Taste for seasoning..

Transfer the dip to a bowl and garnish with a dollop of sour cream.

Serve alongside corn tortilla chips..Pair this soup with a refreshing Mexican lager, like Pacifico, served with lime.. Make ahead.

Store the cooled soup without toppings and garnishes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.Reheat the soup on the stove over medium heat, and garnish with toppings when ready to serve..

magazine, December 2024 / January 2025.Growing up in the American South, I was usually the only Thai person in any room.I'm used to seeing the limited knowledge that many Americans have about Thai culture, often reducing it to a takeout order or an object of fetishization.