Saimin

These tasty, no-fuss noodles are available all over Hawaii at places called "drive-ins," which are half-diner/half-coffee shop. Saimin is a common snack or late night (read: post-bar) meal. The best place to look for any items that seem obscure is an Asian market.

Makes 1 serving

2 cups any broth, but preferably Japanese dashi

1/4 pound fresh noodles, such as Chinese egg noodles

Chopped scallions, sliced fishcake, cubed tofu, bean sprouts, Chinese barbecued pork, shredded daikon, sliced snow pea pods, bacon (toppings of choice)

Warm the broth in a saucepan.

Cook the noodles according to the directions on the package. Drain noodles and place them in a deep bowl. Cover with the hot broth.

Add toppings. Eat with a Chinese ceramic spoon and chopsticks. Drink any hard-to-spoon broth straight from the bowl.

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