Old Hawaii Saimin Food

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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

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.

OLD HAWAII SAIMIN



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Homemade saimin, hawaii's version of ramen.

Provided by Christine Souza

Categories     Snack     Soup

Number Of Ingredients 11

9 cups water
1/4 cup dried shrimp
1 piece (6 inches) dashi konbu
2-3 small pork bones
Dash pepper
2 teaspoons Aloha shoyu
1-1/2 tsp. salt
2 packages fresh saimin noodles
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 lb. char siu,cut into strips
8-12 slices kamaboko

Steps:

  • Combine water, shrimp, konbu, bones, pepper, soy sauce and salt in large pot to prepare soup stock; bring to boil over high heat; lower heat and simmer 30 minutes; strain.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Pour into colander; drain and place noodles in soup bowls.
  • Pour hot soup stock over noodles and garnish with green onions, char siu and kamaboko.

SAIMIN



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Saimin is a popular Hawaiian dish that has vibes reminiscent of ramen, not surprising given the Japanese influence on food and culture in Hawaii. The quick, yet flavorful broth sets the stage for this comforting soup.

Provided by thymeforpineapple

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups water
1 tablespoon kosher salt
½ (12 ounce) package dried soba noodles (Japanese buckwheat noodles)
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 cup chopped fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM(R))
½ cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, add soba noodles, stirring occasionally, until firm yet tender to the bite, 3 minutes. Drain and rinse until warm water. Set aside.
  • Bring stock and ginger to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in luncheon meat, green onions, and soy sauce; cook, stirring once, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fill a pot with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Add eggs; cover and let boil for 6 minutes. Remove eggs immediately to an ice bath to cool. Halve lengthwise.
  • Divide soba noodles among 4 bowls; spoon broth and toppings over noodles. Top with soft-cooked eggs and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 216.1 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 3570.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

SAIMIN



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This is a quick, easy, and onolicious saimin recipe that you can make at home! It's made with a chicken and dashi broth, saimin noodles (substitute ramen noodles if you can't find saimin noodles), and all the classic saimin toppings!

Provided by Kathy YL Chan

Categories     Hawaii Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dashi powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1-inch knob of ginger, smashed
Spam, thinly sliced into matchsticks
Scrambled egg, thinly sliced
Kamaboko (fishcake), sliced
Green onions, chopped
2 bundles saimin noodles (fresh or frozen)

Steps:

  • Make the broth. Bring the chicken broth to a boil, then add in the dashi powder, soy sauce, and ginger. Simmer the broth for 15-30 minutes.
  • Boil the saimin noodles according to package instructions. Drain and divide between two bowls.
  • Pour the broth over the noodles. Add the toppings.
  • Eat hot and enjoy!

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