Samoan Sapa Sui

Ingredients: 

• 250 grams (an 8oz package)  Vermicelli noodles, glass noodles, or cellophane noodles 
• 2 Tablespoons of oil
• 1 large onion, diced 
• 3 garlic cloves, minced and crushed 
• 1 Tablespoon of fresh grated ginger root  
• About 1 pound extra firm tofu, cut into cubes  
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce 
• 2 cups water 
• ½ cup soy sauce 
• 2 tablespoons ketjap manis 
• 5 cups chopped vegetables (fresh or frozen) 
• Carrots, peas, zucchini, red bell pepper, etc. 
• 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder   

Directions: 

1. In a large pan, fry the onion, garlic and ginger until the onion is translucent over a medium-high heat. 

2. Add and saute the meat for 2 minutes. It needs to be just seared. Stir so it doesn't burn. 

3. Add the soy sauce and water (the water should almost cover the meat). Let simmer over a medium-heat while you prepare the noodles (about 5 minutes). 

4. To prepare the noodles, place the 2 cups of hot water in a bowl and add the noodles, let stand until they are soft. Don’t let them get too squishy! . 

5. Snip the noodles, you want each strand to be short. 

6. Add the noodles plus 1 cup of the water from the noodles. 

7. Add the remaining ingredients. It will look soupy - this is normal. 

8. Stir and let simmer over a medium heart for 10-15 minutes.