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Chinese Takeout Chop Suey

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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:3/7/14
Updated:10/18/19
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Do you love Chop Suey in the can? I’m totally guilty of loving it. I’m also totally guilty of eating that sauce by the spoonful. Goodness, it’s delicious.    

If you love it you can probably agree that it’s not the most healthy for you.  Low in calories, sure, but not exactly the best homemade ingredients that a dinner can offer you, so I set out to make a homemade version of La Choy’s Chop Suey.

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 This is a pretty quick dinner recipe and is loaded with veggies. It has bok choy, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and bean sprouts!   Aren’t the vegetables so pretty together?
Chinese Takeout Chop Suey

Next time you’re craving Chinese takeout, or Chinese in a can, instead make your own Chop Suey.  Your taste buds will be happy you did!
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By: Pamela Reed

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch bok choy cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 8 ounce mushrooms washed and sliced
  • ½ green pepper chopped
  • 8 ounce can bamboo shoots
  • 14 ounce can bean sprouts drained and rinsed

For the pork marinade

  • 1 pound pork loin - cut up into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the sauce

  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic – minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon rice cooking wine
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Additionally

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to fry in
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Mix your marinade ingredients in a bowl - add your pork pieces and stir. Set aside.
  • Mix your sauce ingredients in a bowl - set aside.
  • Heat up 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the pork, it's marinade and 1/2 of the sauce mixture. Keep cooking until pork is fully cooked.
  • Add bok choy, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and remaining sauce with 1/2 cup water.
  • Cook for about 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens up.
  • Serve over white rice and enjoy!
Author: Pamela Reed
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

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  1. kimmythevegan says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    Mmmm this sounds awesome. I think I’d give it a shot with tofu and see how it turns out =)

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  2. Tracy | Pale Yellow says

    March 12, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    Love chop suey from the can, but this version definitely looks better and fresher! I will definitely be adding this to the dinner line up soon!

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  3. Prudy @butter, basil, and breadcrumbs says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    Pamela!! I didn’t make the chop suey, but I used your sauce recipe to make a stir fry last night. Holy smokes man… it was delicious!! Wonderful recipe!! 🙂 thanks so much…

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    • Pamela says

      March 10, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      Happy to hear Prudy!

      Reply
  4. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says

    March 9, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    I LOVE Chinese take-out! And your version looks way better 🙂 Also loving the boards you are shooting on! Thanks for linking up to SNF 🙂

    Reply
  5. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    March 9, 2014 at 12:14 am

    Pamela, we don’t get this type of thing in a can here. The recipe sounds great though 🙂

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  6. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

    March 8, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    I always loved it, especially the crunchy noodles!

    Reply
  7. Koko says

    March 8, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    The veggies are gorgeous, and I loved the combination of them that you used. I think this could make a perfect vegetarian chop suey, too!

    Reply
  8. Hotly Spiced says

    March 8, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    I love chop suey. What a yummy meal. This looks absolutely delicious with a great range of flavour, I’m sure xx

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