How to make Sapasui (Chop Suey)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are more accessible.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced beef to the skillet, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate sliced carrots and bell peppers, stirring for another 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped cabbage and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and chicken stock, stirring to combine.

Mix in the cooked noodles, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.

Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the skillet, stirring until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with black pepper to taste and garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.

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