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Shrimp Chop Suey

Cultural Context

Chop Suey is believed to have originated in the United States, influenced by Chinese immigrants in the 19th century. It reflects the adaptation of traditional Chinese cooking to American tastes, utilizing available ingredients. Shrimp Chop Suey, in particular, showcases the versatility of seafood in stir-fry dishes, making it a popular choice in both American-Chinese cuisine and in homes across China.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 slices ginger
3 cloves garlic
1 zucchini
1 stick celery
cabbage
broccoli
carrot slices
shrimp
salt
sugar
white pepper powder
cornstarch
water
sesame oil
rice wine
oyster sauce
dark soy sauce
vegetable oil

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offer a similar flavor.

1

Prepare 3 slices of ginger and mince 3 cloves of garlic.

2

Cut 1 zucchini into thick slices.

3

Cut 1 stick of celery at an angle into similar size pieces as the zucchini.

4

Cut cabbage into roughly 2 inch by 2 inch pieces and separate the layers.

5

Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.

6

Add carrot slices for color.

7

Rinse the shrimp with cold water and pat dry.

8

Marinate the shrimp with salt, a little sugar, white pepper powder, cornstarch, and water; mix evenly and add a touch of sesame oil.

9

Prepare a cornstarch and water mixture by mixing cornstarch and cold water until dissolved.

10

Add vegetable oil to a hot pan over medium-high heat.

11

When the oil is hot, add a little sugar and salt to the oil.

12

Immediately add broccoli, celery, and carrot slices to the pan and stir fry for about 40 seconds.

13

Add a touch of rice wine (optional) and stir fry until the alcohol evaporates, then remove from the pan.

14

Add more oil to the pan if needed and stir fry cabbage and zucchini for about 30 seconds.

15

Add a touch of rice wine (optional) and stir fry for another 30 seconds, then remove from the pan.

16

Add more oil to the pan if needed and add ginger slices and shrimp, spreading the shrimp out to pan fry until the bottom is golden brown.

17

Turn the shrimp over to pan fry the other side and add minced garlic to the pan.

18

Stir the garlic in the pan until coated with oil, then add a touch of rice wine (optional) and stir fry until the liquid evaporates.

19

Season the shrimp with oyster sauce and dark soy sauce, then stir fry until the shrimp color is even.

20

Add the cornstarch and water mixture, stirring to incorporate; the mixture will boil and thicken into a sauce.

21

Add all the vegetables back to the pan and toss to mix everything together.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishsoy

Also Known As

Shrimp Chow SueyShrimp Stir Fry

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