Chop suey vegan
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Chop suey vegan

12.50 €

The ingredients of chop suey

Just as there is no single version of the origins of chop suey, there is also no traditional original recipe. The name of the dish generally refers to a multi-vegetable dish. The traditional vegetables for chop suey are mung beans or bean sprouts, mushrooms and onions. Shiitake or oyster mushrooms are just as common as mushrooms. You can also add carrots, peppers, Chinese cabbage, celery, bamboo shoots or broccoli. White cabbage, pieces of bamboo or walnuts are also often used. The recipe calls for seitan, cut into small pieces or thin strips. For seasoning, white wine, soy sauce, onions and garlic go very well with the preparation. Some recipes also contain ginger syrup and chili pepper. This makes chop suey an exciting dish with endless possibilities.

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Chop suey: Chinese or American?

Chop suey is unmistakably a Chinese dish, thanks to its ingredients and spices. Yet it is little known in China. Its creation is often attributed to the Americans, who celebrate National Chop Suey Day every year on August 29. Rumors abound as to the origins of chop suey. Some say that a Chinese diplomat’s cook was specially commissioned to create a dietary dish. Others claim that chop suey originated in San Francisco. A Chinese cook is said to have mixed several leftover vegetables in a wok to quickly serve a customer when his restaurant had just closed. Others believe that the dish is known in the Chinese province of Guangdong and was brought to the USA by immigrants. In any case, the name of the dish comes from the Cantonese word “Tsap Seui”, meaning “finely sliced leftovers”, which suits this colorful wok perfectly.

The taste of chop suey

Depending on the preparation, the taste of chop suey can vary greatly. Basically, wok-fried vegetables with onions, soy sauce and white wine develop complementary aromas, creating a finely spiced, pleasantly sour mixture. The addition of chilli adds a slightly spicy flavour. Garlic, as a typical Asian condiment, perfects these aromas. A well-prepared chop suey stands out for its palette of aromas and crunchy vegetables. What’s more, with just 105 calories per 100 grams, this light dish fits perfectly into a balanced diet. The short cooking time preserves the vegetables’ vitamins. Anyone who hasn’t tried this dish yet is certainly missing out.

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