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Chop Suey

  • Serves 4
  • Cooking time: 15-30 minutes

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

Ingredients

  • 125 g vermicelli noodles

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 500 g lean beef, stir-fry cut

  • 1 red pepper or carrot, finely chopped

  • 1 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

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Method

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.