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Filipino Chop Suey

Cultural Context

Chop Suey has its roots in Chinese cuisine but has been adapted in the Philippines to include local ingredients and flavors. Traditionally, it's a stir-fried dish featuring a medley of vegetables and proteins, often served during special occasions or family gatherings. Today, Filipino Chop Suey is a beloved comfort food, showcasing the country's rich culinary heritage and the influence of Chinese immigrants.

FilipinoPHmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 sliced chicken breast
3/4 cup peeled shrimp & deveined
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 medium chopped carrot
10-12 pieces snow peas
6-10 pieces baby corn
1 piece chopped green bell pepper
2 pieces chopped red sweet bell peppers
1 cup chopped cabbage
1/2 cup celery leaves (optional)
1 large chopped onion
4 cloves garlic
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp oyster sauce
pinch of creole seasoning (optional)
2 Tbsp cornstarch diluted in 4 Tbsp water
3 Tbsp oil

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: fish

Fish can be a more economical protein source.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: hoisin sauce

Hoisin sauce can add a similar sweetness.

1

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Add minced garlic and sliced onion; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

3

Add sliced chicken and pork; cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

4

Stir in shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.

5

Add sliced carrots and bell peppers; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.

6

Add chopped cabbage and bean sprouts; cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.

7

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

8

Pour the sauce mixture over the stir-fried vegetables and meat; stir to combine.

9

Season with black pepper and salt to taste; cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

10

Serve hot over steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishsoygluten

Also Known As

ChopsueyChop Suey

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