Best 3 Sapa Sui Samoan Chop Sui Recipes

Sapa sui samoan chop sui is an easy-to-make dish that is a staple in many Samoan households. It's a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish. It is made with a variety of ingredients, including cabbage, carrots, onions, celery, and green beans, along with a protein of choice such as chicken, pork, or tofu. The dish is usually seasoned with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ginger, and is often served over rice or noodles.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

TRADITIONAL SAPA SUI (SAMOAN CHOP SUEY)

Traditional Sapa Sui (Samoan Chop Suey) image

I love this recipe! It's cheap, delicious and fast to prepare. It comes from an old boyfriend's mum. She is Samoan and a great cook. As this is a Samoan recipe, you can bet it's going to feed a small army.

Provided by cookingpompom

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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 teaspoon chicken stock powder or 1 teaspoon beef stock powder

Steps:

In a large pan, fry the onion, garlic and ginger until the onion is translucent over a med/high heat.
Add and fry the meat for no more than 2 minutes It needs to be just seared. Stir so it doesn't burn.
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).
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).
Snip the noodles, you want each strand to be short.
Add the noodles plus 1 cup of the water from the noodles.
Add the remaining ingredients. It will look soupy - this is normal.
Stir and let simmer over a medium heart for 10-15 minutes.
Serve as is!

AUNTIE IME'S SAPA SUI (SAMOAN CHOP SUI) RECIPE - (3.7/5)

Auntie Ime's sapa sui (Samoan chop sui) Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by á-39535

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 (8 ounce) packages bean thread noodles (cellophane noodle)
4 cups chicken broth
1 large onion, diced
1 -1 1/2 cup soy sauce
3 bunches bok choy, cut long (may substitute spinach leaf)
1 lb new zealand corned beef (don't substitute American corn beef)
1/4 cup oil

Steps:

Cook bean thread in broth 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside until soft enough to cut with scissors. Saute onions in oil until tender. Add corned beef, cook thoroughly. Add bok choy, mix well; then add cut bean thread mixture. Add soy sauce to taste.

SAPA SUI ( SAMOAN CHOP SUI)

Sapa Sui ( Samoan Chop Sui) image

This is from alohaworld.com. I'm posting it for ZWT7-South Pacific. Note: The weight of the bean thread is a guess. Just use 4 regular sized packages. New Zealand corned beef was specified but any canned product will work.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories Meat

Time 50m

Yield 6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 (8 ounce) packages bean thread noodles (cellophane noodle)
4 cups chicken broth
1 large onion, diced
1 -1 1/2 cup soy sauce
3 bunches bok choy, cut long
1 lb new zealand corned beef
1/4 cup oil

Steps:

Cook bean thread in broth 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside until soft enough to cut with scissors.
Saute onions in oil until tender. Add corned beef, cook thoroughly.
Add bok choy, mix well; then add cut bean thread mixture.
Add soy sauce to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1460, Fat 48, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 302.8, Sodium 6514.5, Carbohydrate 185.2, Fiber 15, Sugar 15.2, Protein 75.3

Tips:

Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around the kitchen.
Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your Sapa Sui the best flavor. If possible, try to use organic ingredients.
Cook the Noodles Properly: Sapa Sui is a stir-fry dish, so it's important to cook the noodles properly. They should be cooked until they are al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
Don't Overcook the Vegetables: The vegetables in Sapa Sui should be cooked until they are tender but still retain their crunch. Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and flavorless.
Use a Wok: A wok is the best pan for cooking Sapa Sui. It allows you to stir-fry the ingredients quickly and evenly.
Add Sauce Gradually: When adding the sauce to the Sapa Sui, do it gradually. This will help you control the flavor and prevent the dish from becoming too salty or sweet.
Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Before serving, garnish your Sapa Sui with fresh herbs like cilantro, green onions, or basil. This will add a pop of flavor and color to the dish.

Conclusion:

Sapa Sui is a delicious and easy-to-make Samoan dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. It is packed with vegetables and noodles, and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Sapa Sui a try. You won't be disappointed!