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Saimin

Angela Carlos|

Saimin
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This soup, popular in Hawaii, owes its heritage to a variety of Asian cultures including China, Japan, and the Philippines. Similar to ramen, it is a noodle soup, but this soup is made distinctly Hawaiian by the inclusion of the much beloved Spam.
Servings
6
Saimin
Ingredients
  • 24 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 2 packages dried japanese soba noodles
  • 6 cup chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 12 ounce luncheon meat, such as spam
  • 3 carrots, peeled and julienned
  • 3 bok choy, chopped
  • 1 cup green onion, chopped
  • 6 eggs, lightly poached
  • 6 slices of naruto for garnish
Directions
  1. Combine the water and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the soba noodles and boil for about 5 minutes, or until cooked al dente. Strain the noodles, and set aside.
  2. Add the chicken broth and ginger to the large pot, and bring to a simmer. Then, reduce the heat to low, and add the soy sauce, sliced spam, carrots, bok choy, and green onions. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until cooked to your preference. Ladle the soup into 6 bowls, evenly distributing the toppings.
  3. Add a poached egg to each bowl, and garnish with the Naruto slices. Serve.
 
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