Green Radish, Amla and Corn Soup

Why people make this soup

Many people dislike the slightly peppery bite of green radish, but Nourilo says cooks who use gas at home should reach for it now and then — it is traditionally seen as soothing for the throat and helpful against gas fumes. That faint pungency comes from mustard-oil compounds, which are associated with stirring the gut to move waste along and supporting healthy blood lipids, blood sugar, supple vessels and blood pressure. Paired with amla and corn, this soup is traditionally used to soothe the throat and support those minding the three highs.

Method

1. Peel the green radish and cut into chunks. Wash the amla and lightly crack it with the flat of a knife.
2. Husk the corn and cut up; rinse the figs; blanch the pork shoulder bone.
3. Put everything in a pot with 2.7 L of water and simmer 2 hours down to 1.2–1.5 L. Serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

This soup is clear and tasty, suitable for young and old. It is also traditionally seen as helpful for weight management and is well suited to those minding the three highs.