Saimin is a noodle soup dish that originated in Hawaii and is influenced by Japanese and Chinese cuisines. This easy kine saimin recipe is the perfect comfort food for any day.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 package ramen noodles
- 2 cups sliced cooked chicken or pork
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Directions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions.
- Add the sliced chicken or pork, hard-boiled eggs, green onions, baby bok choy, and bean sprouts to the pot.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until the ingredients are heated through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Saimin is a popular comfort food in Hawaii, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
The word 'kine' in Hawaiian means 'kind' or 'type', so 'easy kine saimin' translates to 'easy type of saimin'.
Ramen noodles were actually introduced to Hawaii by Chinese immigrants in the late 19th century.