Binte Biluhuta (Gorontalo Corn Soup) Recipe from Gorontalo

Name: Binte Biluhuta (Gorontalo Corn Soup)
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5 people
Cuisine: Indonesian, Gorontalo
Ingredients: 5 sweet corn cobs, kernels removed; 200 g smoked skipjack tuna or peeled prawns; 50 g half-mature grated coconut; 1.5 litres water; 2 tomatoes, cut; 1 bunch lemon basil; 2 spring onions; 8 bird's eye chillies, sliced; 6 shallots, sliced; 1 lime; 1.5 tsp salt

How to Make

Boil the corn in the water until tender.

Add the flaked tuna or prawns and cook 5 minutes.

Add the shallots, chillies, tomatoes and salt.

Add the grated coconut and stir.

Turn off the heat and add the basil, spring onion and lime juice.

Kitchen tip

Young sweet corn makes the broth naturally sweet with no added sugar.

Questions

Where does Binte Biluhuta (Gorontalo Corn Soup) come from?

Binte Biluhuta is a traditional dish from Gorontalo (capital: Gorontalo), in the Sulawesi region of Indonesia.

How long does Binte Biluhuta (Gorontalo Corn Soup) take to make?

It takes about 50 min in total to make 5 servings, including preparation.

What is the secret to a good Binte Biluhuta (Gorontalo Corn Soup)?

Young sweet corn makes the broth naturally sweet with no added sugar.

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