Samoan Sapasui (Samoan-Style Chop Suey)
How to prepare authentic Samoan sapasui.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Pan or Wok
Ingredients
- 8 ounces thin spaghetti or vermicelli noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound chicken breast or thigh cut into bite-sixed pieces
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
- 1 cup chicken stock
- salt & pepper to taste
- green onions chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Cook the noodles
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add noodles and cook until just tender. Drain and set aside.
Sear the chicken
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5–6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Cook the vegetables
- In the same pan, add onion, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
Combine ingredients
- Return chicken to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, and chicken broth. Stir to coat evenly.
Add noodles
- Toss cooked noodles with the chicken and vegetables. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
Season
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Serve
- Plate Sapasui hot and garnish with chopped green onions.