CENTRAL AMERICAN CHOP SUEY

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This is a traditional christmas side dish in Honduras (usually served along side Nacatamales). You can also add shrimp to the dish but I usually will not do this if I am planning to serve for a large party as shrimp can go bad in 1-2 hrs and it will spoil the entire dish. I also use gloves when peeling the ayote because it has a sticky residue that leaves your hand peeling and very dry. I do not recommend buying the cabbage pre-shredded because when it comes time to stir fry, the cabbage is cut so thin that it burns very quickly. I rather shred with a knife. You can also completly omit the meat and make it vegiterian!

Provided by Chef Sarita in Aust

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 5-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
1 cup chopped ham
1 chayote (washed, peeled, cut in half and then julienned cut into matchstick size)
1 cup carrot, julienned cut
1/2 head green cabbage (julienned cut or shredded into thick pieces)
1/2 green bell pepper (julienned)
1/2 white onion (julienned)
6 ounces uncooked chow mein stir-fry noodles (usually comes in 6 oz package)
1 1/2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon cumin powder
salt
2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, add water and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, In a large wok or saute pan add cooking oil and stir fry all the veggies (put the cabbage at the very top) and saute until tender. This takes about 10-15 minute Remove the veggies from pan and set aside in a bowl. Keep warm.
  • Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook for about 3 mins or until al dente. Remove from water, drain in cold water. Set aside.
  • Add a little more cooking oil to the wok and add the ham. Cook for about 2 minutes Add noodles and lightly stir fry about 2 minutes Add chicken and veggies to pan, mix together, and season with the chicken bullion and cumin powder. Add salt if needed. Heat thru for another 3 minutes or until flavors have blended together. Serve warm.

Terence Howlett
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chop suey or is looking for a new dish to try.


Belaidi Amine
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This was my first time making chop suey and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Ibrahim Saudi
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Godzilla T rex
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This recipe was a bit bland. I had to add some extra seasoning to make it more flavorful.


John Bachelder
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I'm not a huge fan of chop suey, but this recipe was pretty good.


Wasib darhal Wasib darhal
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste.


FKS FotisKill
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I would give this recipe 5 stars!


Marjan Ahmed
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Delicious!


Lola Salinas
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Sulaiman Adeola
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I followed the recipe exactly but my dish didn't turn out as good as I hoped. I think I may have overcooked the vegetables.


Skyla
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This was a great recipe! I made a few substitutions based on what I had on hand and it still turned out great.


Game TymeBoyz
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Joyce Djatche
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This dish was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. My family loved it and said it was the best chop suey they had ever had.


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