Suam na Mais
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
210 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Filipino
Suam na Mais
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Filipino-style Corn Soup made with fresh white corn kernels, shrimp, and spinach leaves. This suam na mais is creamy, flavorful and nutritious!
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Ingredients
- 4 native white corn (glutinous)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 small onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon shrimp paste
- 6 cups water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bunch spinach, stems trimmed
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Instructions
- Shuck the corn cobs by removing the husks and silks. Using a sharp knife, cut the stem ends.
- In a large bowl, stand an ear of corn up and using a small knife, thinly cut the kernels off from top to bottom. Rotate the corn when done with each section to get to the next.
- In a small bowl, scrape the sides of the cobs using a spoon to extract the remaining pulp and milky juice.
- In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, just until color changes.
- Add shrimp paste and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add the cut corn and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until corn turns translucent.
- Add water and bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 7 to 10 minutes or until kernels are tender.
- Add scraped corn pulp and juice and stir to distribute. Continue to simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes until soup thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add spinach, pushing down the leaves into the broth. Turn off heat, cover, and allow the residual heat to cook the spinach just until wilted. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamy texture, use glutinous white corn or lagkitan. If unavailable, thicken the broth with a cornstarch slurry (dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in ¼ cup water)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
673mg
(28%)
Potassium
803mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
8139IU
(163%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 673mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 803mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 8139IU | 163% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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