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Chop Suey

This is a perfect dish for vegetable lovers. Chop suey is a dish made using a variety of veggies including snow peas, young corn, cabbage, and bell peppers. There is also a protein and seafood component in it. I went the extra mile by adding boiled and cute quail eggs. It was so good.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 7 pieces Shrimp cleaned and deveined
  • 3 ounces pork sliced
  • 3 ounces boneless chicken breast sliced
  • 1 ½ cup cauliflower florets
  • 1 piece carrot sliced crosswise into thin pieces
  • 15 pieces Snow peas
  • 8 pieces baby corn
  • 1 piece red bell pepper sliced into squares
  • 1 piece green bell pepper sliced into squares
  • 1 ½ cups cabbage chopped
  • 12 pieces quail eggs boiled
  • 1 piece yellow onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons oyster sauce
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch diluted in ½ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a wok or pan.
  2. Pan fry the shrimp for 1 minute per side. Remove from the wok. Set aside.
  3. Saute onion. Add garlic and continue to saute until the onion becomes soft.
  4. Add pork and chicken. Stir fry until light brown.
  5. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir.
  6. Pour water. Let boil. Cover and cook in medium heat for 15 minutes.
  7. Add cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, and young corn. Stir.
  8. Add cabbage. Toss. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
  9. Put the pan-fried shrimp into the pot and add ground black pepper.
  10. Add the boiled quail eggs and cornstarch diluted in water. Toss.
  11. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.
  12. Share and enjoy!

Notes

  • There are many ways to cook chop suey. Make sure to not overcook the veggies regardless of the version that you are cooking.
  • Try to avoid using canned quail eggs if possible. Boiled fresh quail eggs tastes good and more natural.
  • Slice the meats as thin as possible for it to cook and tenderize quickly.
  • Adding baby corn or young corn to makes your dish look and taste better.
  • Use both red and green bell peppers to make your dish vibrant and enticing.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4g Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 1075mg (45%) Potassium 257mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1085IU (22%) Vitamin C 74.5mg (83%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214

% Daily Value*

Serving 4g
Calories 214kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 1075mg 45%
Potassium 257mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1085IU 22%
Vitamin C 74.5mg 83%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.