American Chop Suey Recipe with Step-by-Step Instructions

wellhealthorganic.com: American Chop Suey: One of the most beloved fusion Chinese recipes found in India is the Veg American Chop suey. This crispy and crunchy snack is enjoyed by both children and adults alike. Try out this Veg American Chop suey recipe today, and you're certain to fall in love with it! Veg American Chop suey is a staple on the menus of numerous Chinese restaurants and street food vendors across India. This recipe guarantees one of the most flavorful Veg Chop sueys you'll ever taste.

American Chop Suey

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Cuisine: Indo Chinese
• Course: Snacks
• Diet: Vegan
• Difficulty Level: Moderate

Ingredients:

For Frying Noodles:

1. 150 grams noodles (hakka noodles, instant noodles, or whole wheat noodles)
2. 4 cups water
3. ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
4. 2.5 tablespoons corn flour (corn starch)
5. Oil for deep frying

For American Chopsuey Sauce:

1. ½ cup shredded cabbage
2. ½ cup shredded carrot
3. ⅓ cup thinly sliced capsicum
4. ¼ cup chopped spring onions or onions
5. ½ teaspoon finely chopped ginger
6. ½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
7. 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
8. 1 tablespoon soy sauce (naturally fermented or brewed)
9. ½ tablespoon sweet red chili sauce or sriracha sauce
10. 1 tablespoon sesame oil, peanut oil, or sunflower oil
11. 1.5 to 1.75 cups water
12. ½ to 1 teaspoon sugar (adjust to taste)
13. ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder (adjust to taste)
14. Salt to taste
15. 2 tablespoons chopped spring onion greens or coriander leaves

For Corn Starch Paste:

1. 2 tablespoons corn flour (corn starch)
2. 2 tablespoons water

For Garnish:

1. 1 tablespoon chopped spring onion greens or coriander leaves

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Instructions:

Boiling Noodles for Chopsuey Recipe:

1. Heat 4 cups of water in a saucepan over medium to high heat.
2. Add salt and oil to the boiling water.
3. Add the noodles and cook them until they are firm to the bite (al dente).
4. Strain the noodles and rinse with fresh water. Let them cool for 1.5 to 2 hours.
5. Sprinkle corn flour over the cooled noodles and mix well.

Frying Noodles for Chopsuey Recipe:

1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or wok.
2. Add noodles in batches and fry until golden and crispy.
3. Drain excess oil and place fried noodles on kitchen paper towels.
4. Preparation to Make Chopsuey Sauce:
5. Shred or finely chop the vegetables.
6. Mix tomato ketchup, soy sauce, and sweet red chili sauce in a bowl.
7. Mix corn flour and water in another bowl.

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Making Chopsuey Sauce:

1. Heat sesame oil in a wok or pan over low to medium heat.
2. Add the chopped ginger and garlic, and sauté until they become fragrant. 
3. Then, add the chopped spring onions and stir-fry for about a minute.
4. Add shredded vegetables and stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Add the sauce mixture and water, mix well.
6. Slowly add the corn flour paste, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
7. Season with salt, black pepper powder, vinegar, and sugar. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
8. Stir in chopped spring onion greens.

Making American Chopsuey:

1. Break the fried noodles and place them on serving plates.
2. Top with the prepared chopsuey sauce and garnish with spring onion greens or coriander leaves.
3. Serve immediately.