AUTHENTIC Samoan Falai Kapisi Mamoe (Stir Fried Lamb)| Recipe by Yum Lounge (English)

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, evaporated milk is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a cheaper alternative.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper can be milder, while paprika offers a different flavor.

Fill a pot with water and add lamb.

Cook the lamb until done, then drain the water and save the broth.

In a frying pan or wok, add oil and cook onions for 1 minute.

Add ginger garlic paste and mix.

Add 1/4 cup of broth and cook until onions are translucent.

Add the cooked lamb and cook until it has a crispy coating.

Add soy sauce and stir, cooking until the meat is fully cooked.

Add cabbage and toss to mix, then add more broth and mix again.

Turn the heat to low and let it simmer for at least 5 minutes.

Serve with rice, taro, or banana.

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