SUNDAY COOKING IN SAMOA | BEEF KNUCKLE SOUP, FASIPUAA, UMU | EPISODE 53

beef knuckle

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork bones

Chicken thighs provide leaner meat, while pork bones are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable, and frozen herbs can be more economical.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat, while red pepper flakes are a cost-effective spice.

Start the fire for the beef knuckle soup.

Place the beef knuckle in a pot over the fire.

Let the beef knuckle cook for about 40 minutes.

Check the beef knuckle; if it's not tender, rekindle the flame and continue cooking for another hour.

Add cabbage to the pot with the beef knuckle.

Check the beef knuckle; it should be tender with the meat falling off the bone.

Once the soup is ready, serve it hot.

Cooking Techniques

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