Chinese Chop Suey Recipe

Chinese Chop Suey Recipe

This authentic Chinese chop suey is a delicious stir-fry that combines tender protein with crisp vegetables in a savory sauce. Perfect for using up leftover vegetables, this versatile dish comes together in minutes and delivers satisfying flavors that rival your favorite Chinese restaurant.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Chop Suey

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 185kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Protein & Vegetables:

1 cup chicken or pork sliced thin
1 medium onion sliced
2 medium carrots julienned
2 celery stalks sliced diagonally
8 oz mushrooms sliced
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
2 cups bok choy chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Sauce:

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until smoking.
Add minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant and softened.
Add sliced protein and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked through.
Add onions and carrots first, stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add celery and mushrooms, continue cooking for 2 minutes.
Add bean sprouts and bok choy, stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Give the sauce mixture a quick stir and pour into the wok.
Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

Substitute chicken or pork with beef, shrimp, or tofu for different protein options

Cut all vegetables to similar sizes for even cooking

Have all ingredients prepped before starting as this dish cooks very quickly

Don't overcrowd the wok - cook in batches if necessary to maintain high heat

Regular cooking wine can substitute for Shaoxing wine if unavailable

Add vegetables in order of cooking time needed - harder vegetables first, delicate greens last

Leftover chop suey keeps in refrigerator for 3 days and reheats well in microwave or wok

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