Best Hawaiian Saimin Soup Recipes

HAWAIIAN SAIMIN SOUP

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An inexpensive noodle and broth soup, saimin is the favorite local fast food of the Hawaiian islands (also considered the national dish of Hawaii). It is considered the supreme comfort food of the Islands, eaten at any time of day. You can find this soup at snack bars, coffee shops, and even on the McDonald's menu (in Hawaii only). Saimin is basically the same thing as ramen, a Japanese noodle soup. In Hawaii, you will get the real thing, fresh, thin white noodles in a clear broth with green onions, kamaboko (fish cakes), and sometimes ham or char siu (pork). Some people add chicken, eggs, shrimp, and whatever else is desired. The Saimin is eaten very hot with chopsticks or spoons, and the broth is then drunk from the bowl. Do not be afraid to slurp, as there is simply no quiet way to eat Saimin. The prep time really varies, depending on what toppings you choose. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories Hawaiian

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

16 cups water (4 quarts)
1 tablespoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package dried japanese soba noodles
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Spam, sliced
baked ham slices
roast pork, slices
carrot, sliced
green cabbage, shredded
bok choy, chopped
mushroom, sliced
green peas
egg, Scrambled or fried
green onions or scallion, sliced
cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

In a large pot over medium-high heat, add water and salt; bring to a boil. Add soba noodles and boil 4 to 6 minutes until al dente. Remove from heat, drain, and rinse under warm, running water.
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add chicken broth and ginger; bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add soy sauce and your favorite toppings; simmer for 5 minutes longer or until toppings are cooked. Remove from heat.
Place cooked soba noodles in a large soup bowl; spoon broth mixture (with toppings) over the top and serve.

HAWAIIAN SAIMIN SOUP

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Make and share this Hawaiian Saimin Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorac

Categories Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb somen noodles or 1 lb other fine white-flour noodles
4 cups dashi
1 bunch spinach, chopped
4 ounces kamaboko, thinly sliced (Japanese fish cake)
8 ounces char siu pork, thinly sliced (Chinese roasted pork)
6 scallions, trimmed and chopped
pepper
2 beaten eggs (optional)
shoyu (soy sauce)

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, add noodles and cook until tender but firm, about 3 minutes.
Drain noodles and divide evenly between 4 large, deep soup bowls.
While noodles cook, heat dashi over medium heat until simmering but not boiling, (stir in beaten eggs- optional).
Evenly divide spinach between the bowls of noodles, then ladle about 1 cup dashi into each bowl.
Garnish soup with slices of fish cake and pork.
Scatter scallions on top and season with pepper.
Serve with soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 70.8, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 2.8

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