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    Home » Chinese Chop Suey

    May 20, 2021

    Chinese Chop Suey

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    a plate on top of a kitchen towel with noodles, sliced mushrooms, julienned carrots, chopped cabbage, chopped green onions, black sesame seeds on top and chopsticks on the side
    a wook and a plate served with noodles, sliced mushrooms, julienned carrots, chopped green onions, chopped cabbage and garnished with black sesame seeds

    This delicious Chinese Chop Suey recipe is easy to make, full of different types of veggies, and tastes so yummy! You will be able to do it in less than 20 minutes, perfect for when you don't have a lot of time to cook!

    a plate on top of a kitchen towel with noodles, sliced mushrooms, julienned carrots, chopped cabbage, chopped green onions, black sesame seeds on top and chopsticks on the side

    Why you will love this recipe

    This Chinese Chop Suey is:

    • Vegan friendly
    • Simple and easy to make
    • Flavourful
    • Meal-prep friendly
    • Gluten-free friendly

    Ingredients to make this recipe

    • Noodles or rice 
    • Carrots
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Green onions
    • Bean sprouts 
    • Chinese cabbage
    • Mushrooms
    two plates served with chop suey and chopsticks on the side

    How to make this recipe

    Start by cooking the rice or the noodles according to the package instructions. Mix the sauce ingredients into a bowl and prepare all the vegetables.

    Then, heat a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little bit of oil.

    Add the garlic, onion, and saute for 2 minutes. Add the carrots and mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes. Stir often to prevent burning.

    Next, add the cabbage, bean sprouts, and green onions and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

    Finally, add the sauce, the noodles, and mix everything.

    noodles, sliced mushrooms, julienned carrots, chopped green onions, chopped cabbage on a wook

    Tips for making this recipe

    • Prepare your vegetables ahead, so they are ready to go before start stir-frying them: This dish is so quick to make! So make sure you have all the vegetables ready to go into the wok, so you don't burn them between steps.
    • Make sure your wok is hot before start cooking: This way, veggies will cook faster and won't stick to your pan's bottom.
    • Don't overcook the vegetables. The vegetables should be crispy, so make sure you stir fry them until they are tender but not so soft.
    two plates served with chop suey, garnished with black sesame seeds and chopsticks on the side

    FAQ

    What is Chop Suey Sauce made of?

    Chop Suey Sauce is known for its thick and gravy consistency. We've made a quick and straightforward Chop Suey Sauce for this recipe. The ingredients that you will need are:

    • Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
    • Sesame oil
    • Vegetable broth (or water)
    • Chili sauce
    • Vegetarian oyster sauce (or dark soy sauce)

    Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

    What is the difference between American Chop Suey and Chinese Chop Suey?

    The difference between Chinese Chop Suey and American Chop Suey is that the Chinese one is an Asian-style cooking dish made of meat, eggs, and vegetables combined with a thick sauce and served with noodles or rice. The American Chop Suey has an Italian-style of cooking. American Chop Suey is made with pasta like macaroni, cooked with beef and vegetables in a tomato sauce. 

    More noodles recipes

    • Vegetable Lo Mein
    • Homemade Ramen
    • Chow Mein
    two plates served with chop suey and chopsticks on the side

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    Chinese Chop Suey

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Rita
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 2 servings 1x
    • Category: Main
    • Method: Stir-Fry
    • Cuisine: Chinese
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    This Flavorful Chinese Chop Suey noodles recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes! It is healthy and versatile. You can add different types of vegetables according to what you have available in your kitchen!


    Ingredients

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    Chop Suey Sauce Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
    • ½ tbsp sesame oil
    • 1 cup vegetable broth or water (240 ml)
    • 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce or dark soy sauce
    • sweet chili sauce to taste
    • 1 tbsp corn starch or arrowroot powder

    Stir Fry Ingredients

    • 7 oz noodles or spaghetti, cooked (200 g)
    • 1tbsp olive oil
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 onion, sliced
    • 1 cup jullienned carrots (120 g)
    • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (80 g)
    • 1 cup chopped Chinese cabbage, separate stalks from leaves (80g)
    • ¼ cup chopped green onions (60 g)
    • 1 cup bean sprouts (60 g)

    Instructions

    1. First, cook the noodles according to package instructions.
    2. Prepare all the vegetables. Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
    3. Heat a wok or a large pan on medium-high heat and add the oil.
    4. Next, add the garlic, onion, and sit-fry for 2 minutes.
    5. Add the carrots, cabbage stalks, and mushrooms and stir-fry for more 3 minutes.
    6. Add the cabbage leaves, green onions, and beans sprouts and saute for 2 minutes, often stir to prevent burning.
    7. Stir in the sauce and the noodles. Combine everything. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Prepare your vegetables ahead, so they are ready to go before start stir-frying them. This dish is so quick to make! So make sure you have all the vegetables ready to go into the wok, so you don't burn them between steps.

    Make sure your wok is hot before start cooking. This way, the veggies will cook faster and won't stick to your pan's bottom.

    Don't overcook the vegetables. The vegetables should be crispy, so make sure you stir fry them until they are tender but not so soft.

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    1. Diane Logsdon says

      July 06, 2022 at 8:40 pm

      Really good chop suey recipe! Reminded us of what our mother's used to make for us growing up, except without the meat! We will make this again and again!

      ★★★★★

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      • Rita says

        July 07, 2022 at 8:44 pm

        Hi Diane! Thank you so much for the review! I'm so happy to know that you liked it 🙂

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