Friday, January 8, 2010

Chop Suey

From a
1946
cook book
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2 lbs. uncooked Chicken-breast, {cut into pieces 1/16 X 1 X 1/2 inch
enough Bean Sprouts , {equal in measure to the Chicken
2 c. Onions, {cut into threads
2 c. Bamboo Shoots, {cut into pieces the same size as the Chicken
2 c. Mushrooms, {sliced thin
some Fat or Oil
.
Put the Chicken meat,
Bean Sprouts,
Onions,
Bamboo Shoots,
and Mushrooms
into a frying-pan with
a little Fat or Oil
to prevent sticking, and saut'e for 10 minutes.
Add Hot Water to cover
and cook for 15 minutes longer.
Add Chinese Gravy;
season to taste;
remove from fire and serve at once.
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Chinese Gravy---
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1 c. Primary Soup, or Chicken Stock
1 tsp. Corn-Starch
some Sesamum Seed Oil
some Sugar
some Salt
1 tsp. Chinese Sauce, (can be bought ready prepared)
.
Mix the Corn-Starch in a little Cold Water,
stir in the Primary Soup, or Chicken Stock,
let it boil until it thickens.
Add the Chinese Sauce,
a few drops of Sesamum Seed Oil,
Sugar,
and Salt
to taste.
Stir well.
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