Step #1 Pour the boiling water over the desiccated coconut; leave to steep for 15 mins to make coconut milk; strain to remove any fibres.
Step #2 Heat the sunflower oil in a pan & add the onion, chillies & turmeric; heat through to make a sticky paste, ginger, cook for 2-3 mins until soft then stir in the the garlic, stirring to prevent burning.
Step #3 Add the stock & coconut milk & heat through, then add the sugar, carrots, clelery, leek & green beans; simmer carefully for 30 mins.
Step #4 Add salt & soy sauce to taste; stir in the lemon juice just before serving.