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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
1 cup vegetable stock
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon gingerroot, finely grated
1 garlic clove, pressed
Fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 pound cooked shrimp
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cups bean sprouts
3 tablespoons oil (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

Whisk together the stock, corn starch, soy sauce, mirin, fish sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and pepper; set aside.

2

Pour the vegetable oil into a wok or large skillet and bring to medium-high heat.

3

Add the carrots, celery, onion and bell pepper and cook until a la dente, about 10 to 12 minutes. (If veggies start to stick, add a bit of water, about a tablespoon at a time.)

4

Add the shrimp and bean sprouts and cook until shrimp is heated through.

5

Give the sauce a quick mix and pour into the wok or skillet; cook until thickened and sauce sticks to the vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

woklarge skillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

shellfishsoy

Also Known As

Shrimp Chow SueyShrimp Stir Fry

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