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Samoan Halal Beef Supasui Noodle Skillet
A classic Samoan home-style chop suey featuring tender sliced sirloin, crisp cabbage, and glass noodles simmered in a savory soy garlic broth.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 20 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Soak cellophane noodles in hot water for 10 minutes until pliable, then drain and cut into 4-inch lengths.
- 02
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 03
Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Add thinly sliced halal beef sirloin and sear for 4 minutes until evenly browned.
- 05
Stir in shredded green cabbage, pour in halal beef broth and soy sauce, and simmer for 3 minutes until cabbage softens slightly.
- 06
Fold in drained cellophane noodles and scallions, tossing for 2 minutes until noodles absorb sauce evenly and serve hot.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Broth Absorption Glaze
Simmering soft starch glass noodles directly in reduced seasoned pan broth so they soak up concentrated flavor without turning mushy.
Notes from the kitchen
- Do not overcook noodles during pre-soaking; they absorb final broth flavor directly in skillet.
- Slice sirloin while slightly cold to get razor-thin strips that cook quickly.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Samoan; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.