Indulge in a culinary journey to St. Louis, renowned for its unique culinary scene. Among its gems is the iconic chop suey served at the historic St. Louis Noodle Parlor. This delectable dish, often referred to as "St. Louis Chop Suey," is a hearty combination of tender pork, crisp vegetables, and flavorful gravy, all nestled atop a bed of fluffy noodles. This article presents two variations of this classic: the Traditional St. Louis Chop Suey and a Vegetarian St. Louis Chop Suey, catering to both meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Both recipes are meticulously crafted to recreate the authentic flavors and aromas that have made this dish a beloved St. Louis tradition.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
MOM'S FAMOUS CHOP SUEY AND NOODLES
Steps:
- Boil noodles in water until tender. Drain and convert to large bowl. Add seasoning, soy, brown sugar, oil, oyster sauce and blend well. Spray large metal broiler pan with cooking spray and spread 1/4 of the noodles onto the pan evenly. Bake at 350 degrees, turning noodles every 10 minutes for 30 minutes total, or until dry. Repeat with remaining noodles, baking 1/4 of the batch at a time. Marinate meat separately. Then, set meat aside in separate marinades while preparing vegetables.
- Clean, wash, and julienne the vegetables. Set each vegetable aside in separate piles. Bring big pot of water to boil. Partially boil each vegetable group separately dipping them in the hot water for 1 minute or less. Do not par-boil the mushrooms or green onions. Saute the mushrooms in butter until cooked. Once the vegetables are all par-boiled or cooked, you can mix them together in a large bowl, along with the green onions.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a hot stir-fry pan. Remove garlic pieces and ginger from the meat marinade. Divide pork and ginger from meat marinade. Divide pork and chicken into 3 batches a piece. Stir fry each batch very quickly until cooked through and mix meats. Set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the hot pan. Stir fry 2 to 3 handfuls of mixed vegetable for half a minute. Stir in small portion of meat mixture. Add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce while stir frying. Toss together and serve on a bed of noodles. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Be sure to keep the amount of vegetable you are stir frying in small batches until all has been cooked and blended together.
ST LOUIS NOODLE PARLOR CHOP SUEY
I can't recall where recipe came from but this is as good as any take-out from your local Chinese restaurant. I'm not sure about prep and cook times.
Provided by Anita Harris
Categories Chicken
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In wok or non-stick skillet heat oil and stir-fry chicken until done (chicken will be white and cuts easily).
- Add sprouts and stir then add bamboo shoots, mushrooms, onion and celery; stir thoroughly.
- Add 1 cup of the water or broth.
- Cover and let simmer for about 5 mins or until celery is crisp tender.
- Dissolve cornstarch in the 1/2 cup water and add to chicken mixture, stirring until mixture thickens.
- Season to taste with soy sauce and serve with rice.
CHOP SUEY
This recipe is my children's all-time favorite meal. How much do they like it? Even more than they like pizza...and that's a lot!-Debra Weihert, Waterloo, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a skillet, brown beef; drain. Dissolve bouillon in 1-1/2 cups boiling water; add to skillet. , Combine remaining water with cornstarch; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened. Add vegetables and soy sauce; stir and cook until heated through, about 15 minutes. , Serve over rice; sprinkle with chow mein noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 691mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
CHOP SUEY
This is the fast and easy chop suey recipe that my mother always made, and we love it 'as is', but you could substitute a can of Chinese mixed vegetables for the bean sprouts if you like more color and texture. Serve over hot rice, topped with chow mein noodles and soy sauce, if desired.
Provided by DKOSKO
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat shortening in a large, deep skillet. Sear pork until it turns white, then add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add celery, hot water, salt and pepper. Cover skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Add sprouts and heat to boiling.
- In a small bowl combine the cold water, cornstarch, soy sauce and sugar. Mix together and add to skillet mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 39.4 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 802.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
Tips:
- If you don't have any bean sprouts on hand, you can substitute thinly sliced cabbage or celery.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of protein in this dish. Chicken, shrimp, or tofu would all be great options.
- If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the sauce and cook until thickened.
- Serve chop suey over rice, noodles, or your favorite grain.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
St. Louis noodle parlor chop suey is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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