SapasuiSamoan Chop Suey

Name: Sapasui (Samoan Chop Suey)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Samoa
Ingredients: 200 g Vermicelli Noodles; 600 ml Water (hot); 350 g Ground Beef; 30 ml Vegetable Oil; 120 g Onion (thinly sliced); 15 g Garlic (finely chopped); 120 g Carrot (julienned); 200 g Green Cabbage (shredded); 60 ml Soy Sauce; 2 g Black Pepper

Sapasui is the Samoan version of chop suey, commonly made with vermicelli, meat, soy sauce, and vegetables. This beef version keeps the noodles moist without making the finished dish overly salty.

Prep

25m

Cook

20m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

512kcal

Calories

24g

Protein

25g

Fat

48g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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Noodles

200g
Vermicelli Noodles
600ml
Water (hot)

Stir-Fry

350g
Ground Beef
30ml
Vegetable Oil
120g
Onion (thinly sliced)
15g
Garlic (finely chopped)
120g
Carrot (julienned)
200g
Green Cabbage (shredded)
60ml
Soy Sauce
2g
Black Pepper

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Method

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7 steps

01
Cover the vermicelli noodles with the hot water and soak until pliable. Drain well and cut into shorter lengths if needed.
02
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
03
Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly softened.
04
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and it reaches 71°C (160°F).
05
Stir in the carrot and green cabbage and cook until just tender.
06
Add the soy sauce and drained vermicelli and toss until the noodles are evenly coated and hot.
07
Season with the black pepper and serve.

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