Samoan Chop Suey/Sapasui + chicken thighs

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often less expensive and gluten-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective option.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is an affordable protein source.

Cut garlic, ginger, and onions into small pieces.

Soak vermicelli in water until softened, then cut into smaller pieces.

Remove skin from chicken thighs and cut into bite-sized chunks.

Add vegetable oil to a pot and heat it up.

Cook onions in the oil for about 1 minute.

Add chicken thighs and bones to the pot, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until chicken is fully cooked.

Add ginger and garlic to the chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in 3/4 cup of dark soy sauce and let it marinate with the chicken for a few minutes.

Add the soaked vermicelli to the chicken and mix well to coat with soy sauce.

Add 1 cup of water to the mixture for extra juice, if desired, and mix well.

Cook for a few more minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.

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