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A copycat Satu'li bowl recipe in a wooden bowl next to cups of boba balls with dressing over the top
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Satu'li Bowl Recipe

Step out of reality and into Pandora - World of Avatar with these delicious Satu'li bowls from Satu'li Canteen at Walt Disney World.
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Marinating Time20 hours
Total Time1 day 2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Disney
Keyword: Satu'li Bowl
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 749kcal
Author: Erica Walker
Cost: $30

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Grill

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces lo mein noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 tablespoons juicy popping boba balls, for garnish

Slow-Roasted Beef

Grilled Canteen Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons minced fresh garlic
  • kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Crunchy Slaw

  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Creamy Herb Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sumac (see notes above)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • teaspoon ground turmeric
  • kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Slow-Roasted Beef

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together all remaining roast ingredients until well combined.
    A large uncooked cut of roast with marinade ingredients on the side
  • Place beef roast in a resealable plastic bag. Pour mixture over the roast and seal the bag, pressing out as much air as you can. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
    A beef roast marinating in a plastic Ziplock bag
  • Remove beef from the bag and discard excess marinade. Place roast in a roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, at 200 degrees F for 3-4 hours or until internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F. Remove from oven and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 30-40 minutes.
    A cooked marinated roast in a roasting pan
  • Using a sharp carving knife, slice into very thin slices to serve over your satu'li bowls.
    Sliced roast beef on a cutting board

Grilled Canteen Chicken

  • Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all remaining chicken ingredients. Pour the mixture over the chicken and seal the bag, pressing out as much air as you can. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
    Chicken marinating in a clear Ziplock bag
  • Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the excess marinade. Grill over medium heat until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching a temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove from the grill and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
    Grilled chicken in foil
  • Cut chicken into cubes and serve over satu'li bowls.
    Sliced grilled chicken on a cutting board with a fork and knife

Crunchy Slaw

  • Place the shredded carrot and shredded cabbage in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set aside.
    Coleslaw in a glass bowl next to small glass bowl of coleslaw dressing
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss the mixture with the carrot-cabbage mixture until well coated.
    Coleslaw in a clear glass bowl
  • Serve immediately over the satu'li bowls.
    Satu’li Bowl with noodles, chicken, beef, and slaw in a bowl

Creamy Herb Dressing

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Pulse or blend until well combined. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    Ingredients to make herb sauce for Satu'li bowls
  • Note: When you first make the dressing it will have no color to it. After it sets you will notice the natural color from the spices will make it look light green, just like in the park.
    A copycat Satu'li bowl recipe in a wooden bowl next to cups of boba balls with dressing over the top

Assembly

  • Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain well and allow to cool. Toss in olive oil and refrigerate until ready to eat. You can serve the lo mein noodles warm, but they are served cold at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
    Cooked Yaki Soba noodles in a glass bowl
  • Divide lo mein noodles among 6 pasta-sized bowls.
    Ingredients to make Satu'li bowls including noodles, slaw, chicken, beef, and boba balls
  • Add about ½ cup beef and ½ cup chicken to each bowl, or just divide evenly. Add slaw to each bowl and top each with about 2 tablespoons of boba balls.
    A Satu'li bowl made with noodles, slaw, chicken, beef, and boba balls with a cup of dressing on the side
  • Serve with ¼ cup creamy herb dressing per bowl.
    A copycat Satu'li bowl recipe in a wooden bowl next to cups of boba balls with dressing over the top

Notes

  • The beef, the chicken, and the dressing should be made the night before so they can sit overnight. The slaw and lo mein can be prepared right before assembling. 
  • When you first make the creamy herb dressing, it will have no color to it. After it sets you will notice the natural color from the spices will make it look light green, just like in the park. You can serve it on the side or drizzle it over the meat. 
  • You can find ground sumac in a small packet at any Asian market. If you can't find sumac, lemon zest is a decent substitute. 

Nutrition

Calories: 749kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3773IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg