Saimin

Name: Saimin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken broth; 1 packet dashi packet (or dashi powder); 12 oz chow mein or Chinese egg noodles; 6 oz Chinese ham or canned ham, diced; 8 oz fish cake (surimi or kamaboko), sliced; 4 eggs; 4 green onions, sliced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; to taste salt and white pepper

A comforting Hawaiian noodle soup with Chinese egg noodles in a light broth, topped with ham, fish cake, green onions, and a soft-boiled egg.

35 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 cups chicken broth
1 packet dashi packet (or dashi powder)
12 oz chow mein or Chinese egg noodles
6 oz Chinese ham or canned ham, diced
8 oz fish cake (surimi or kamaboko), sliced
4 eggs
4 green onions, sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
to taste salt and white pepper

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add 4 eggs and cook for 6 to 7 minutes for soft-boiled, then transfer to ice water.
2

In a large pot, bring 8 cups chicken broth to a boil. Add 1 packet dashi packet (or dashi powder) and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to infuse flavor.
3

Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and to taste salt and white pepper to the broth.
4

In another pot, cook 12 oz chow mein or Chinese egg noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain and divide among bowls.
5

Pour hot broth over the noodles in each bowl.
6

Top each bowl with 6 oz diced Chinese ham or canned ham, 8 oz sliced fish cake (surimi or kamaboko), and an egg (peeled and halved).
7

Garnish with 4 sliced green onions and serve immediately.

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What is Saimin?

A comforting Hawaiian noodle soup with Chinese egg noodles in a light broth, topped with ham, fish cake, green onions, and a soft-boiled egg. This reference files it under Hawaiian lunch: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for dashi in Saimin?

The entry for Saimin calls for 1 packet dashi packet (or dashi powder). In its place: Light chicken or vegetable stock with a splash of soy sauce works. For something closer, steep a piece of kombu or a few dried shiitake in hot water for 20 minutes.

Can I make Saimin gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Saimin is 12 oz chow mein or Chinese egg noodles, 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Saimin contain soy?

Yes: 2 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Saimin?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 340 calories, with 18 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 1200 mg sodium.

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