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American Veg Chop Suey

Cultural Context

Chop Suey is a dish that emerged in the United States in the late 19th century, influenced by Chinese immigrants who adapted their cuisine to local ingredients. It became a staple in American Chinese restaurants, representing a fusion of cultures. The dish is often associated with comfort food and is enjoyed for its vibrant mix of vegetables and savory sauce. Today, variations abound, and it remains popular across the country, often served with rice or noodles.

American-ChineseUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 medium bell pepper, sliced
1 cup snow peas, trimmed
1 cup celery, sliced
1 cup cabbage, shredded
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 cup bean sprouts
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 cup vegetable broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 cups cooked rice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

bean sprouts

🥗Healthier: shredded cabbage

💰Cheaper: canned bean sprouts

Cabbage is often less expensive and adds crunch.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier and can be made from scraps.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Canned mushrooms are an economical alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari offers a gluten-free option.

1

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.

2

Add chopped onion and carrot; stir.

3

Add sliced bell pepper, snow peas, and celery; stir.

4

Add chopped cabbage, minced garlic, and grated ginger; stir.

5

In a bowl, mix vegetable broth, soy sauce, vinegar, coconut sugar, and cornstarch with a whisk.

6

Pour the sauce mixture into the frying pan; stir well.

7

Turn off the heat once the sauce thickens.

8

Serve over cooked rice.

9

Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

10

Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

large skilletsmall bowlcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Chop SueyVegetable Chop Suey

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