In the realm of culinary delights, Auntie Ime's Sapa Sui, also known as Samoan Chop Sui, stands as a testament to the vibrant fusion of cultures and flavors. This delectable dish, hailing from the heart of Samoa, is a harmonious blend of Asian and Polynesian influences, resulting in a symphony of tastes and textures. With its tender meats, crisp vegetables, and a luscious sauce that tantalizes the senses, Auntie Ime's Sapa Sui is a culinary journey that promises to transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise.
Accompanying this beloved main course are two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Cucumber Salad with a tangy dressing that perfectly complements the richness of the Sapa Sui, and a mouthwatering Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, a classic dessert that adds a touch of sweetness to complete your culinary adventure. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary exploration, Auntie Ime's Sapa Sui and its accompanying recipes offer a delightful and accessible introduction to Samoan cuisine, inviting you to savor the vibrant flavors and warm hospitality of the Pacific Islands.
SAMOAN SAPASUI RECIPE
Sapasui is the version of chop suey enjoyed throughout the Pacific Islands in countries such as Samoa and Fiji. This authentic sapasui recipe uses chicken but beef or any other meat also works just fine.
Provided by Travel Food Atlas
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat your peanut oil in a pan and on a medium heat add crushed garlic, chopped onion and ginger.
- Once the garlic starts to slightly brown, add your meat and carrots cut into matchsticks, and leave to cook.
- In a separate pot cook your vermicelli noodles according to the instructions on the pack.
- To the meat add your soy sauce, a cup of the noodle water and your stock cube, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Once your noodles are cooked, snip them to around 5cm long and stir them in to the mix.
- If needed, add more soy sauce and water in small doses to get your required consistency.
- Add pepper to taste and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 69 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 3670 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat
TRADITIONAL SAPA SUI (SAMOAN CHOP SUEY)
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
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)
Provided by á-39535
Number Of Ingredients 7
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)
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
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
SAPA SUI
Sapa sui is the version of Chinese chop suey, popular in Pacific Islands like Samoa and Fiji made with chicken or other meat and cellophane noodles.
Provided by Sarah-Eden Dadoun
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut the meat into small pieces. Set aside.
- Heat a wok over medium heat and add the oil.
- Add the onion, garlic and ginger and mix well.
- Once the mixture begins to brown slightly, add the meat, carrot, bok choy and red bell pepper. Mix well and cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
- In a separate saucepan, cook the cellophane noodles according to the package directions.
- To the meat, add the mushroom soy sauce, soy sauce, water and stock cube. Mix well and simmer over low to medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Once the noodles are cooked, cut them to about 2 inches (5 cm) long and add them to the mixture in the wok. Mix well.
- Add pepper to taste, sprinkle with scallions and cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 1841 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AUNT MAMIE'S
A cookie that is rolled around a nut filling and cut AFTER baking.
Provided by Rosina
Categories Desserts Cookies Filled Cookie Recipes
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat together cream cheese and margarine until well blended. Add flour, mixing well. Shape into a ball, cover and chill for 2 hours.
- In saucepan over medium heat, cook sugar and milk, stirring occasionally until milk boils and sugar is dissolved. Add the ground nuts. Remove from heat and let cool until mixture is of spreading consistency.
- Roll out chilled dough on lightly floured surface to a rectangle about 18 X 12 inches. Cut in half lengthwise. Spread each piece with milk/nut filling and roll up like a jelly-roll, starting from the long side.
- Cut each roll in half. Place seam side down on ungreased cookie sheets (two on a baking sheet). Leaving roll's shape intact, cut into slices 1/2 inch thick almost to the bottom of the roll.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or till done. Remove from sheet and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cool on racks. Cut cookies all the way through. Refrigerate or freeze. Re-sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.
- Variations: A) In place of milk/sugar/nut filling, spread with ground filberts and red raspberry preserves. B) Before rolling, sprinkle chopped chocolate chips over milk/sugar/nuts filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 22.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and meat will give your Sapa Sui the best flavor.
- Don't overcrowding the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the vegetables will steam instead of fry, and they will lose their crispness.
- Cook the meat first: This will help to seal in the juices and prevent the meat from becoming tough.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will give your Sapa Sui a more complex flavor and texture.
- Add the sauce last: This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
- Serve immediately: Sapa Sui is best served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Sapa Sui is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat, and it is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and protein. Sapa Sui can be served as a main course or as a side dish, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Sapa Sui a try!
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