Saimin-Style Hawaiian Noodle Soup with Chicken Broth

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A light and flavorful Hawaiian noodle soup featuring tender egg noodles in a clear chicken broth, garnished with char siu pork and green onions. This hawaiian-inspired soups ready in about 35 minutes pairs chicken broth, saimin noodles or fresh egg noodles, thinly sliced char siu pork for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.5 (12 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Hawaiian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, bring 6 cups of chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add 1 tsp grated ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, simmering gently for 10 minutes to infuse the broth.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of water to a boil and cook 12 oz saimin or fresh egg noodles for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  3. Step 3: Stir 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil into the simmering broth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper.
  4. Step 4: Divide the cooked noodles evenly into 4 large bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
  5. Step 5: Garnish each bowl with 6 oz thinly sliced char siu pork, 3 sliced green onions, 1 sliced kamaboko fish cake, and 1 halved hard boiled egg.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately while hot for a comforting and authentic saimin experience.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Saimin-Style Hawaiian Noodle Soup with Chicken Broth take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Saimin-Style Hawaiian Noodle Soup with Chicken Broth?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken broth from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Saimin-Style Hawaiian Noodle Soup with Chicken Broth?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Saimin-Style Hawaiian Noodle Soup with Chicken Broth for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Saimin-Style Hawaiian Noodle Soup with Chicken Broth?

Hawaiian soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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