Description
Western/Japanese corn potage uses milk and heavy cream. Authentic Chinese 'Su Mi Geng' (Corn Soup) uses absolutely zero dairy. It relies on a premium chicken broth base, the natural sweetness of corn, salt, and is thickened with flawlessly fluffy egg whites.
Restaurants serving Su Mi Geng (Chinese Sweet Corn Soup)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Creamed corn
- Corn kernels
- Chicken broth
- Chicken breast(minced)
- Egg white
- Potato starch
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe & Differences]
- (Base) No milk used. Boil premium 'Chicken Broth (Qing Tang)' in a pot.
- Add creamed corn (or blended fresh corn) along with whole corn kernels for texture.
- Mince chicken breast into a fine paste (Ji Rong) and dissolve it into the soup to massively boost the umami.
- Season simply with salt, white pepper, and a tiny pinch of sugar (to highlight the corn's natural sweetness).
- Add starch slurry to create a thick, potage-like consistency.
- [The Finishing Skill]: Lower the heat, slowly drizzle in egg whites (or whole eggs) in a fine thread. Stir gently with a ladle to bloom fluffy, snow-white 'egg flowers'. Finish with a few drops of sesame oil.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Pure chicken umami、Natural corn sweetness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Instant corn soup packets (but will taste like dairy)
Pairing
Fried Rice / Heavy dishes like Chili Shrimp
Trivia
[Trivia] Said to have been born when Western corn potage was introduced to China and fused with Cantonese cooking techniques (starch thickening and egg-drop). Now an absolute standard served in Chinese restaurants worldwide.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Scoop with a spoon to enjoy the popping texture of the kernels and the fluffiness of the egg whites simultaneously. Because the flavor is gentle, it is perfect for resting the stomach after intensely spicy dishes like Mapo Tofu.
Allergen
Eggs, Chicken