Description
Chop Suey is a classic Chinese-American stir-fry dish featuring tender slices of pork or chicken and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, all coated in a savory sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless pork or chicken, thinly sliced
Vegetables
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup celery, sliced on a diagonal
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup bamboo shoots (optional)
Sauce & Miscellaneous
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with chicken broth or water until smooth to create a slurry; set aside.
- Cook the Meat: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced pork or chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked, about 4–5 minutes. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: Using the same pan, add the sliced onion and minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add celery, carrots, and shredded cabbage. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3–4 minutes until they are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Combine Ingredients and Season: Return the cooked pork or chicken to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and black pepper, stirring well to combine.
- Add Bean Sprouts and Bamboo Shoots: Stir in the bean sprouts and bamboo shoots if using, mixing everything evenly.
- Thicken the Sauce: Pour in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking for another 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients nicely.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the chop suey hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can substitute tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Alternative proteins like shrimp or beef can be used instead of pork or chicken.
- Feel free to add water chestnuts, snap peas, or bell peppers for more texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (without rice)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
