Falai Pisupo (Samoan Corned Beef Stir-Fry)

Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes | Total: 20 minutes | Serves: 3–4
Best For: Quick dinners, budget meals, everyday cooking

A Classic Samoan Everyday Dish

Falai Pisupo is one of the most common and loved everyday dishes in Samoan homes. Made with canned corned beef and onion, it’s quick to prepare, filling, and comforting. This dish is often cooked when you need something fast that still satisfies the whole family.

While variations exist, the classic version is kept simple — onion and pisupo fried together until hot and well combined. It’s usually served with rice, taro, bread, or green banana, depending on what’s available.

Ingredients for Falai Pisupo

• 1 tin corned beef (Pacific Corned Beef commonly used)

• 1 onion, sliced

• Oil, for cooking

Optional:

• Garlic (if desired)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat the oil
   Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

2. Cook the onion
   Add the sliced onion and cook until softened and lightly golden.

3. Add the pisupo
   Add the corned beef to the pan, breaking it up gently with a spoon.

4. Stir and heat through
   Stir and cook until the pisupo is heated through and combined well with the onion.

5. Serve
   Remove from heat and serve hot with rice, taro, bread, or green banana.

Helpful Tips

• Corned beef already contains salt, so no extra seasoning is needed

• Cook gently to avoid drying out the pisupo

• Onion adds enough flavour for a classic version

• Garlic can be added, but is optional

Why This Recipe Works

• Extremely quick and affordable

• Uses pantry staples

• One-pan cooking

• Familiar and comforting

• Easy to pair with many sides

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