Sapasui (Samoan Chop Suey)

About This Recipe

Sapasui is American Samoa's beloved take on chop suey, brought by Chinese immigrants and made local with generous portions served at every church and community event.

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 200 gglass noodles (bean thread)(soaked in warm water 10 minutes)
• 300 gbeef strips
• 3 tbspsoy sauce
• 1 mediumonion(sliced)
• 2 cupscabbage(shredded)
• 2 clovesgarlic(minced)

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate beef

   Toss beef strips with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and let sit 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Cook beef

   Heat oil in a large wok over high heat. Stir-fry beef 3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Cook vegetables

   In the same wok, stir-fry garlic and onion 2 minutes. Add cabbage and cook 2 minutes until slightly wilted.

4. 4

   Add noodles

   Drain noodles and add to wok along with beef and remaining soy sauce. Toss vigorously over high heat 3 minutes until noodles absorb all the sauce.

   Cut noodles with scissors before adding for easier eating.

Variations

• •

  Use chicken or pork instead of beef.

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  Add carrots and bell peppers for more color.

Storage

Refrigerate up to 3 days. Add a splash of water when reheating to loosen the noodles.

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