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American Chopsuey is another one of those brilliant twists put to Chinese cuisine. A thick sauce loaded with mixed vegetables and chicken is poured over a crispy noodle nest with a fried egg sitting pretty on top. A quick one pot meal it is pretty easy to make once the prep is done.Prep Time : 26-30 minutesCook time : 26-30 minutesServe : 4Level Of Cooking : ModerateTaste : TangyIngredients for American Chopsuey RecipeNoodles 300 gramsBoneless Chicken cut into thin strips 2 cups (400 grams)Oil 6 tablespoonsCornflour/ corn starch 2 tablespoonsGinger chopped 1 inch pieceGarlic 3-4 clovesOnion sliced 1 mediumSalt to tasteCarrot cut into thin strips 1 mediumFrench beans cut into thin strips 4-5Cabbage shredded 1/4 mediumSpinach shredded 6-8 leavesWhite pepper powder 1/2 teaspoonMSG 1/4 teaspoonSugar 1 teaspoonTomato sauce 4 tablespoonsVinegar 1 tablespoonChicken stock 1 cupBean sprouts 1 cupTofu cut into thin strips 100 gramsEggs 4MethodStep 1Heat sufficient water, add little salt and one tablespoon of oil and bring to a boil. Add noodles and boil on high heat until almost cooked.Step 2Remove, drain and cool. Divide the cooked noodles into four equal portions, form into a nest and deep fry in hot oil till light brown and crisp.Step 3Remove and drain on an absorbent kitchen towel. Blend cornstarch in quarter-cup water and set aside. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a wok, add chopped ginger, garlic and stir-fry briefly. Add sliced onion and sauté for a minute or until it turns translucent.Step 4Add chicken and stir-fry on high heat for two minutes or until the moisture evaporates. Add carrot, beans, cabbage, spinach and stir-fry for two minutes or until the vegetables are just cooked but still retain the crispness. Add pepper powder, MSG, salt and sugar.Step 5Stir in the tomato sauce and the vinegar. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat and stir in the blended cornstarch. Simmer for two minutes or until it thickens to a sauce consistency. Add bean sprouts and tofu and stir well.Step 6Meanwhile using the remaining oil, prepare fried eggs in a non-stick fry pan. Arrange a portion of the fried noodles on a plate, pour a portion of the prepared sauce and top with a fried egg. Serve hot.Nutrition InfoCalories : 3161 KcalCarbohydrates : 281.7 gmProtein : 201.8 gmFat : 134.5 gmOther : Iron- 27mgBest Cooked InWonderchef Stanton Stainless Steel Fry Pan 20cm
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