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Ham Macaroni Soup
Easy
A comforting Hong Kong café classic — tender macaroni swimming in golden chicken broth with ham, luncheon meat, and a sunny-side-up egg.
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火腿通粉 港式茶餐廳食物 Macaroni Soup Hong Kong Cafe Style
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Cooking Steps
11
STEP 1 OF 11
Boil the Macaroni
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Macaroni, cook al dente (700 gram)
Place macaroni in a pot, add water, and bring to a boil.
Go to YouTube · 1:44STEP 2 OF 11
Stir to Prevent Sticking
Stir the macaroni occasionally, especially at the start, to keep it from clumping.
Go to YouTube · 2:13STEP 3 OF 11
Prepare the Meats
Slice the ham and cut the luncheon meat into portions while macaroni cooks.
Go to YouTube · 2:27STEP 4 OF 11
Soak Luncheon Meat
Soak luncheon meat in hot water for about 20–30 seconds to reduce excess fat and sodium.
Go to YouTube · 3:05STEP 5 OF 11
Prepare the Broth
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Clear Chicken Broth, diluted with water (960 ml)
Skim the oil from the canned chicken broth, then dilute it with water.
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Pan-Fry the Meats
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Ham, sliced (400 gram)·Luncheon Meat, blanch, pan-fried (480 gram)
Lightly pan-fry the ham and luncheon meat until golden for extra flavour.
Go to YouTube · 4:06STEP 7 OF 11
Thaw the Vegetables
Place frozen vegetables in the pan briefly to thaw them before adding to soup.
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Drain the Macaroni
Once cooked, drain the macaroni and rinse with cold or warm water to prevent sticking.
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Cook Vegetables in Broth
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Frozen Mixed Vegetables, thawed first (160 gram)
Add the thawed frozen vegetables into the simmering broth and cook through.
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Fry a Sunny-Side-Up Egg
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Egg, sunny side up (4 whole)
Quickly fry an egg sunny-side-up in a pan at the same time.
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Assemble the Bowl
Place macaroni in a bowl, ladle broth over it, then top with all the prepared ingredients.
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