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.
Quick and Easy Recipe and Directions
- In a Wok add a small amount of cooking oil, turn heat to medium high.
- Add meat, chicken or shrimp and stir-fried until cooked. (can use one or all)
- Add celery, onions, bean sprouts, mushrooms and other vegetables or ingredients of choice. (anything goes)
- Stir frequently.
- Add a small amount of cornstarch for thickening.
- Cook for approximately 10 minutes.
- Splash with soy sauce.
- 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.
Where To Go For Chop Suey
- Food Directory: Yelp
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References
Fast Facts
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Literal means "mixed pieces"
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Is part of American Chinese cuisine
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Originated in the 19th century, by Chinese laborers working on the United States Transcontinental Railroad
