Description
Savory Chinese-American Chop Suey delights with its medley of crisp vegetables and tender meat, simmered in a rich, glossy sauce. Comfort meets culture in this classic dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound chicken breast, beef, or shrimp (thinly sliced)
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 cup bok choy or napa cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sugar, broth, and sesame oil in a mixing bowl to create a smooth, glossy sauce mixture. Reserve for later use.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add protein (chicken, beef, or shrimp) and rapidly stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and lightly caramelized. Transfer protein to a separate plate.
- In the same wok, introduce additional oil and quickly sauté onions and garlic until aromatic, approximately 45-60 seconds. Introduce harder vegetables like carrots, celery, and cabbage, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes to achieve slight tenderness.
- Incorporate bean sprouts, bell peppers, and mushrooms into the vegetable mixture, continuing to stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes to maintain crisp texture and vibrant colors.
- Reintroduce the cooked protein to the vegetable medley. Pour prepared sauce over the entire mixture, thoroughly coating all ingredients while stirring continuously.
- Simmer the combined ingredients for 2-3 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and glaze the protein and vegetables evenly.
- Remove from heat immediately and serve piping hot atop steamed white rice or noodles for a complete, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use high heat for quick, crisp vegetable stir-frying to maintain vibrant colors and prevent soggy texture.
- Prep all ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth, fast cooking process since stir-frying happens rapidly.
- Customize protein options like tofu for vegetarian version or swap vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cornstarch quantity – less for thinner sauce, more for thicker coating on ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg