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Sapasui - chop suey

Sapasui - chop suey a Pacific favourite. A healthier version with heaps of flavour.

Easy Chop suey recipe
SERVES6
TIME TO MAKE30 - 45 mins
MEAL TYPEDinner
TIME TO MAKE30 - 45 mins
MEAL TYPEDinner

Watch our video to make the recipe

Method

  1. Place the vermicelli in a large bowl and add hot water until just covered. Soak for 10-15 minutes or until the noodles have expanded
  2. Heat the oil in a large pot, add the onion and cook until softened
  3. Add garlic and ginger and cook briefly
  4. Add the beef and cook until it is just done
  5. Drain the vermicelli over a bowl, saving ½ cup of the soaking liquid
  6. Add the vermicelli and ½ cup of soaking liquid to the beef mix
  7. Add the vegetables and soy sauce, and simmer for a couple of minutes.

Tips

Be careful not to stir this dish too much, or the vermicelli will become mushy.

  • 125 g
    vermicelli noodles
  • 1 tbsp
    oil
  • onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp
    fresh ginger, grated
  • 500 g
    lean beef, stir-fry cut
  • red pepper or carrot, finely chopped
  • head broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup
    green beans, sliced
  • 2 tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup
    coriander, chopped roughly
Per serve
  • Energy
    1380kJ
  • Protein
    25.7g
  • Total Fat
    8.9g
  • Saturated Fat
    2.7g
  • Total Carbohydrate
    33.7g
  • Sugars
    7.4g
  • Dietary Fibre
    5.0g
  • Sodium
    616mg