American Samoan Sapasui
Glass noodles stir-fried with chicken, vegetables, and a savory blend of soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili. Makes about 4 servings; times are approximate.
Sapasui is the Samoan version of chop suey. This American Samoan preparation combines glass noodles with chicken and vegetables. Allow about 20 minutes for preparation and 20 minutes for cooking; preparation time is an estimate.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Soybeans
Soy sauce
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Fish
Fish sauce
Depends on the product
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Cereals containing gluten
Soy sauce
Ingredients without verified allergen data 13
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Chicken, Glass noodles, Peanut oil, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Carrot, Red bell pepper, Edamame, Water for the sauce, Chili paste, Water for soaking the noodles, Salt.
Method
- 01
Soak the noodles
Bring a pot of water for soaking the noodles to a boil. Add the noodles, turn off the heat, and cover the pot for 15 minutes. Drain them well.
Ready to continue when: The noodles are pliable and drain without releasing excess water.
15 min - 02
Stir-fry the aromatics and brown the chicken
Heat the peanut oil in a large pan or wok. Stir-fry the onion, garlic, and ginger for a couple of minutes. Add the chicken and stir-fry until browned. Add half the soy sauce, lower the heat, cover, and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ready to continue when: The onion has softened and the chicken is browned on the outside and tender.
10 min - 03
Cook the vegetables
Add the carrot, red bell pepper, and edamame. Raise the heat to medium and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables are cooked. Season with salt.
Ready to continue when: The carrot is cooked and the other vegetables retain some texture.
5 min - 04
Mix the sauce
In a small bowl, mix the remaining soy sauce with the water for the sauce, fish sauce, and chili paste.
Ready to continue when: The sauce is uniform and the chili paste is fully incorporated.
- 05
Add the noodles and finish
Add the drained noodles to the pan and fold them in gently. Pour in the sauce mixture, cover, and cook for 2 minutes so the noodles absorb the flavor. Serve hot.
Ready to continue when: The noodles are well combined with the chicken and vegetables, and some of the sauce has been absorbed.
2 min
Ingredients
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