Chop suey

Chop suey blended with chicken

Chop suey is a dish in American-Chinese cuisine.[1] It is made with meat, often chicken, fish, pork or beef. There are also eggs and vegetables in it. It is usually served with rice or noodles.[2]

There are many myths about chop suey. One is that in the 19th century it was invented by Chinese-American cooks working for the Transcontinental Railroad.[3]

Chop suey appears in an 1884 article of the Brooklyn Eagle by Wong Chin Foo.[2]

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References

  1. Chop Suey: An American Classic. www.smithsonianmag.com. Retrieved Jaunary 1, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Chop Suey Appears In An 1884 Article In The Brooklyn Eagle. southfloridareporter.com. Retrieved Jaunary 1, 2022.
  3. CHOP SUEY - History and Origin. www.foodreference.com. Retrieved Jaunary 1, 2022.