Traditional Sapa Sui (Samoan Chop Suey) Recipe

Name: Traditional Sapa Sui (Samoan Chop Suey)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g mung beans, vermicelli they are also called cellophane (found in the asian section of your supermarket) or 1 glass noodles; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 -4 garlic cloves, crushed (or a good tablespoon of the prepared garlic in a jar); 1 tablespoon of fresh grated gingerroot (or 1 tb of ginger from a jar); 300 g mincemeat (all meats are fine, beef, chicken or pork) or 500 g of chopped meat (all meats are fine, beef, chicken or pork); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons ketjap manis; 2 -5 cups chopped vegetables, I love veggies so I added 5 cups (fresh or frozen); 1 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder or 1 teaspoon beef stock powder

Servings: persons

250 g mung beans, vermicelli they are also called cellophane (found in the asian section of your supermarket) or 1 glass noodles
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, diced
2 -4 garlic cloves, crushed (or a good tablespoon of the prepared garlic in a jar)
1 tablespoon of fresh grated gingerroot (or 1 tb of ginger from a jar)
300 g mincemeat (all meats are fine, beef, chicken or pork) or 500 g of chopped meat (all meats are fine, beef, chicken or pork)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups water
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketjap manis
2 -5 cups chopped vegetables, I love veggies so I added 5 cups (fresh or frozen)
1 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder or 1 teaspoon beef stock powder

1
In a large pan, fry the onion, garlic and ginger until the onion is translucent over a med/high heat.
2
Add and fry the meat for no more than 2 minutes It needs to be just seared. Stir so it doesn't burn.
3
Add the soy sauce and water (the water should almost cover the meat - not totally). Let simmer over a med. heat while you prepare the noodles (about 5 minutes).
4
Prepare the noodles as per the pack instructions (place hot water in a bowl and add the noodles, let stand until they are re-hydrated and plyable).
5
Snip the noodles, you want each strand to be short.
6
Add the noodles plus 1 cup of the water from the noodles.
7
Add the remaining ingredients. It will look soupy - this is normal.
8
Stir and let simmer over a medium heart for 10-15 minutes.
9
Serve as is!

518

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g mung beans, vermicelli they are also called cellophane (found in the asian section of your supermarket) or 1 glass noodles, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 large onion, diced, 2 -4 garlic cloves, crushed (or a good tablespoon of the prepared garlic in a jar), and more.

Yes, Traditional Sapa Sui (Samoan Chop Suey) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Traditional Sapa Sui (Samoan Chop Suey)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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