Chop suey is fast and easy to make. My mother always made this recipe; we love it as-is, but you can substitute a can of Chinese mixed vegetables for the bean sprouts if you want more color and texture. Serve over hot rice and top with chow mein noodles and soy sauce.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups shortening
- 1.5 cups diced pork loin
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 , 14.5 ounce
- 0.33 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Heat shortening in a large, deep skillet over medium-high meat. Add pork and sear until it turns white.
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3
Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in celery, hot water, salt, and pepper. Cover skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
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4
Add sprouts and bring mixture to a boil.
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5
Combine cold water, cornstarch, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.
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6
Add to skillet mixture and cook until thickened to desired consistency, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
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