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• Chop Suey is a Chinese American dish consisting of small pieces of meat, chicken or shrimp and stir-fried with celery, onions, bean sprouts, mushrooms and other vegetables of choice and served over white rice.

• Fast Facts

  1. Literal means "mixed pieces"
  2. Is part of American Chinese cuisine
  3. Originated in the 19th century, by Chinese laborers working on the United States Transcontinental Railroad

• Quick and Easy Recipe and Directions

  1. In a Wok add a small amount of cooking oil, turn heat to medium high.
  2. Add meat, chicken or shrimp and stir-fried until cooked. (can use one or all)
  3. Add celery, onions, bean sprouts, mushrooms and other vegetables or ingredients of choice. (anything goes)
  4. Stir frequently.
  5. Add a small amount of cornstarch for thickening.
  6. Cook for approximately 10 minutes.
  7. Splash with soy sauce.
  8. Serve over white rice and top with crunchy noodles.

• Trivia

  An old Chinese myth says that a small Chinese restaurant in San Francisco out of food, gathered up all their leftovers and slop, and cooked everything together in a large wok. The dish was a sucess and chop suey was was born.

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