Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup glutinous rice
- 1/2 cup regular rice
- 1/2 cup mung beans
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1/2 cup pumpkin, cubed
- 1/2 cup sweet potato, cubed
- 1/2 cup malunggay leaves
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup ginger, sliced
- 1/2 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cups water
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the glutinous rice, regular rice, and mung beans in cold water. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and ginger and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the glutinous rice, regular rice, and mung beans to the pot. Stir to combine.
4. Add the water to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Add the pumpkin, sweet potato, and grated coconut to the pot. Stir to combine.
6. Add the fish sauce to the pot and stir.
7. Add the shrimp to the pot and let cook for 5 minutes.
8. Add the malunggay leaves and tomatoes to the pot. Stir to combine.
9. Let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
10. Serve hot.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
4-6 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 250
Fat per serving: 5g
Carbohydrates per serving: 40g
Protein per serving: 10g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of shrimp, you can use chicken or pork.
- Instead of malunggay leaves, you can use spinach or kale.
Variations:
- You can add other vegetables like eggplant or okra.
- You can add coconut milk for a creamier texture.
Tips and tricks:
- Rinse the rice and mung beans thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Add more water if the soup becomes too thick.
Storage instructions:
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat in a pot over medium heat until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve in individual bowls with a sprinkle of chopped green onions on top.
Garnishes:
Chopped green onions or cilantro.
Pairings:
Serve with crusty bread or crackers.
Suggested side dishes:
Grilled vegetables or a side salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soup is too thick, add more water.
- If the soup is too thin, let it simmer for a longer period of time.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the shrimp thoroughly to avoid any foodborne illnesses.
Food history:
Tinutuan is a traditional soup from the Philippines that is often referred to as "poor man's soup" because it is made with simple ingredients that are readily available.
Flavor profiles:
Savory, slightly sweet, and nutty.
Serving suggestions:
Serve hot as a main dish for lunch or dinner.
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Region: Indonesian