Saimin

사이민

Hawaiian noodle soup dish

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Saimin (from Cantonese Chinese: 細麵, sai³ min⁶, thin (wheat) noodles, or 細麵條湯 sai³ min⁶ tiu⁵ tong¹, vermicelli soup) is a noodle soup dish common in the contemporary cuisine of Hawaii. Traditionally consisting of soft wheat egg noodles served in a hot dashi garnished with diced green onions and a thin slice of kamaboko, modern versions of saimin include additional toppings such as char siu, sliced Spam, sliced egg, bok choy, mushrooms, or shredded nori. When wontons are added to the noodle soup, it is seen on menus as the heartier wonton min. All saimin establishments have their own, often secret recipe for the soup base, but primarily use kombu and dried shrimp as major ingredients. Common table condiments mixed in the saimin broth are Chinese hot mustard and soy sauce, added in small quantities according to each individual's taste.

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