Coconut Fish Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 small onion, cut into very thin wedges
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 4 fresh or frozen kaffir lime leaves
• 2 cups homemade or frozen fish stock
• 6 ounces baby potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced on the bias
• 1/4 pound green beans, stem ends trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
• 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely julienned (about 2 tablespoons)
• 3 cups unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 pound cod fillets, cut into large chunks
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 bunch fresh chives, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths, for garnish
• 6 tablespoons freshly grated or desiccated coconut, for garnish