Entrée: United States – Spam Saimin (Spam Noodle Soup)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 10 min

Total 20 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

4 cups (960 ml) chicken or dashi broth
2 portions saimin noodles (or thin ramen/udon)
1 can SPAM (12 oz (340 g)), sliced
4 slices kamaboko (fish cake), optional
1 tsp (5 ml) soy sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced
Bok choy or baby spinach, optional
Vegetable oil for frying

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4 cups (960 ml) chicken or dashi broth
2 portions saimin noodles (or thin ramen/udon)
1 can SPAM (12 oz / 340 g), sliced
4 slices kamaboko (fish cake), optional
1 tsp (5 ml) soy sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced
Bok choy or baby spinach, optional
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Bring broth to a gentle simmer, season with soy sauce and sesame oil; keep hot.  
2. Fry SPAM slices in a little oil until edges are golden; set aside.  
3. Cook saimin noodles according to package instructions, drain and divide into bowls. Add bok choy or spinach to the broth briefly if using.  
4. Pour hot broth over noodles, top with fried SPAM, kamaboko slices, and scallions. Serve immediately.