1 lb "Long Life" egg noodles
8 qt Salted water
1/2 lb Spinach
4    Eggs
1 c  Chicken broth
1 tb Dark soy sauce
1 ts Sesame oil
1/4 ts Salt
1 ts Cornstarch paste
2    Green onions, minced
1/4 c  Boiled ham, slivered

This dish is a traditional birthday snack in China.

Preparation: Wash & trim spinach. Wash, then boil noodles; drain; divide
among soup bowls. In same water, blanch spinach; drain; press dry; chop
coarsely; put on noodles.

Heat broth in sauce pan. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt & cornstarch paste
to thicken slightly.

Poaching Eggs: Put 4 cups of water in wok; bring to boil. Break eggs in
ladle one at a time; poach for 2 minutes. Place egg on spinach.

Finishing: Pour hot soup over egg. Garnish with minced onion & ham.
Serve.