Corn crab soup facts for kids
| Type | Soup |
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| Place of origin | China |
| Main ingredients | Corn, egg whites, crab meat or imitation crab meat |
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| Traditional Chinese | 1. 蟹肉玉米湯 2. 蟹肉粟米羹 3. 蟹肉玉米羹 4. 玉米蟹肉湯 5. 粟米蟹肉羹 6. 玉米蟹肉羹 |
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| Simplified Chinese | 1. 蟹肉玉米汤 2. 蟹肉粟米羹 3. 蟹肉玉米羹 4. 玉米蟹肉汤 5. 粟米蟹肉羹 6. 玉米蟹肉羹 |
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Corn crab soup is a yummy dish that comes from Chinese cooking. It's also super popular in places like the United States and Canada where Chinese restaurants are common.
This soup is a lot like a creamy corn soup. But it has two special ingredients: fluffy egg whites and tasty crab meat. Sometimes, instead of real crab, people use imitation crab meat, which is made from fish but tastes a bit like crab.
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Where You Can Find Corn Crab Soup
This delicious soup is enjoyed in many parts of the world!
Across Asia
You can find corn crab soup in Chinese restaurants all over Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. It's also a favorite in many Southeast Asian countries. These include Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
It's especially popular in areas of southern China and Taiwan where people speak the Hakka dialect.
In Other Countries
This soup is also a big hit in Chinese takeout restaurants. You'll find it on menus in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. It's a comforting choice for many families getting food to go.
"Sopang Mais" in the Philippines
In the Philippines, this soup has its own special name: sopang mais. This means "corn soup" in their language. It shows how popular and well-loved this dish is there!
Soup History
Some people think that corn crab soup might have come from another dish called tofu-crab soup. That soup is also found in restaurants in North America.
See also
- In Spanish: Sopa de cangrejo y maíz para niños
