Saimin is the favorite local fast food of the Hawaiian islands (also considered the national dish of Hawaii). Hawaiian Saimin Recipe with Ramen, is at its core an inexpensive noodle and broth soup. 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.
What do you add to Saimin?
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. We use our Kaedama Authentic Japanese Ramen Packs o to give you an authentic taste that will delight you and surprise you.
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 4 packs of ramen noodles from our Kaedama Kits
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or 1 Shoyu ramen soup packet
Toppings (optional)
Sliced Spam
Baked ham slices
Roast Pork slices
Sliced carrots
Shredded green cabbage,
Chopped bok choy
Sliced mushrooms
Green peas
Scrambled or fried egg
sliced green onions or scallions
Cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions
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In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 4 quarts of water and salt; bring to a boil. Add noodles and boil 2 minutes until al dente. Remove from heat, drain, rinse under warm running water, and then set aside until ready to use.
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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 (or Shoyu soup packet) and your favorite toppings
simmer for 5 minutes longer or until the toppings are cooked. Remove from heat. -
Place cooked ramen noodles in a large soup serving bowl; spoon the broth mixture (with toppings) over the top and serve.
