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Pork Chow Mein (Chop Suey)

Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins

chop suey and noodles

 ½ lb boneless pork chop
 2 sticks celery
 1 small white onion, sliced
 2 tbsp cornstarch
 1 tbsp soy sauce
 1 cup chicken broth
 6 oz package chow mein noodles
 3 tbsp sesame oil, divided
 5 oz 1 can water chestnuts
 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
1

Slice pork in thin pieces against the grain ⅛-inch thick. Slice celery diagonally ⅛-inch thick. Slice onions in very thin slices or slivers.

2

To make the cooking sauce put the soy sauce in a bowl and stir in cornstarch until dissolved. Stir the broth in and set aside.

3

Cook noodles to the package directions, drain and keep warm.

4

In a large frying pan or wok over high heat, add 2 Tablespoons oil. When oil is hot add the pork strips, cook and stir-fry for 5 minute or until meat is browned but not dry. Remove the meat.

5

Add 1 Tablespoon oil. When hot, toss in the celery and onions, stir fry for 1 minute. Add the water chestnuts and mushrooms and stir fry till mushrooms have softened, about 4 minutes. Add the meat back in. Give the cooking sauce a stir to reincorporate the cornstarch and pour it in the wok. Stir and cook just until sauce is thickened. Serve immediately over the noodles.