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Chop Choy Chop Suey

Cultural Context

Chop Suey has its roots in Chinese-American cuisine, believed to have been created by Chinese immigrants in the late 19th century. It symbolizes the blending of cultures, showcasing how traditional Chinese cooking adapted to local ingredients and tastes. Today, it remains a popular dish in Chinese restaurants worldwide, often customized with various proteins and vegetables to suit local preferences.

ChineseCNmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
300 grams chicken breast
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
red onions
100 grams carrots
1 red bell pepper
250 grams bean sprouts
black pepper
1 glass water
half cucumber

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: hoisin sauce

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while hoisin sauce offers a similar sweetness.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option that's lower in fat.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: fish

Chicken breast is leaner and often less expensive than shrimp.

bok choy

🥗Healthier: Swiss chard

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is more widely available and affordable.

1

Marinate 300 grams of chicken breast for 5 minutes with salt.

2

Heat 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a large skillet over high heat.

3

Add the chicken breast to the skillet and cook until it turns white.

4

After 1 minute, add sliced red onions.

5

After another minute, add 100 grams of carrots cut into thin diagonal slices and strips of red bell pepper.

6

Add a pinch of black pepper.

7

Pour in 1 glass of water.

8

Cut half a cucumber lengthwise and then into thin diagonal strips.

9

Add 250 grams of bean sprouts and cook for 1 minute before turning off the heat.

10

Serve with red chili paste.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

shellfishsoy

Also Known As

Chop Suey

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