How long does American Chopsuey take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does American Chopsuey serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is American Chopsuey vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is American Chopsuey spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make American Chopsuey?

200 grams Hakka Noodles, 1 tbsp Tomato Sauce, 3 tbsp Corn Flour, ¼ cup Spring Onion (whites), ½ cup Onion, ½ cup Green Capsicum, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for American Chopsuey?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in American Chopsuey?

About 328 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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American Chopsuey

Name: American Chopsuey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Spring Onion (whites), Thinly Sliced; ½ cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; ½ cup Green Capsicum, Thinly Sliced; ½ cup Carrot, Julienne; ½ cup Cabbage, Thinly Sliced; 2 tbsp Coriander Stems, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Vinegar; 1½ tbsp Soy Sauce; 2 tbsp Schezwan Sauce; 1 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 3 cup Water; ¼ cup Water; 3 tbsp Corn Flour; ¼ cup Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped; 200 grams Hakka Noodles, Boiled; 3 tbsp Corn Flour; As Needed Oil

45 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as indian chop suey, american chop suey · Veg · One-pot meals, Noodles & Pasta

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American chopsuey: crisp pan-fried hakka noodles under a thick soy, schezwan and tomato sauce with vegetables. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 45 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

20 items

4 people

Oil1 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Spring Onion (whites), Thinly Sliced¼ cup
Onion, Thinly Sliced½ cup
Green Capsicum, Thinly Sliced½ cup
Carrot, Julienne½ cup
Cabbage, Thinly Sliced½ cup
Coriander Stems, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Vinegar2 tbsp
Soy Sauce1½ tbsp
Schezwan Sauce2 tbsp
Tomato Sauce1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Water3¼ cup
Corn Flour6 tbsp
Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped¼ cup
Hakka Noodles, Boiled200 grams
OilAs Needed

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	328kcal	1312kcal
Protein	6.8g	27g
Carbohydrate	57g	229g
Fat	8g	32g
Fibre	3.7g	15g
Sugar	4.4g	18g

Cookd masalas for hakka noodles

Method

1
Heat oil in a wok. Add the ginger and garlic and saute. Add the spring onion, onion, capsicum, carrot and cabbage. Saute on high heat for 1 minute.
OilGingerGarlicSpring Onion (whites)OnionGreen CapsicumCarrotCabbage
2
Add the coriander stems, vinegar, soy sauce, schezwan sauce, tomato ketchup, salt and black pepper powder. Mix well.
Coriander StemsVinegarSoy SauceSchezwan SauceTomato SauceSaltBlack Pepper Powder
3
Add water and bring it to a boil.
Water
4
Make a slurry by combining water with cornstarch. Add this to the sauce to thicken it. Add the green spring onion and turn off the heat.
WaterCorn FlourSpring Onion (greens)
5
For the fried noodles, combine the cooked noodles and cornstarch in a bowl.
Hakka NoodlesCorn Flour
6
Heat oil in a pan. Make sure the oil is very hot before adding the noodles. Add the noodles and cook until crispy, flipping it to cook both sides evenly.
Oil
7
To serve, place the fried noodles in a bowl. Pour the vegetables and sauce over the noodles.

Before you start

How long does American Chopsuey take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does American Chopsuey serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is American Chopsuey vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is American Chopsuey spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make American Chopsuey?: 200 grams Hakka Noodles, 1 tbsp Tomato Sauce, 3 tbsp Corn Flour, ¼ cup Spring Onion (whites), ½ cup Onion, ½ cup Green Capsicum, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for American Chopsuey?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in American Chopsuey?: About 328 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

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PoojaNovember 2021
Thanks for the awesome recipe... I just added little bit of chicken and one egg sunny side up...rest as per your instruction ....
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srinithi S KFebruary 2022
got the best results. if added same quantity as they mentioned, it gives best results. forgot to take pic. Done this as a combo with tawa panner and veg fried rice
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Pragathi AbhinayJanuary 2022
yumm!! came out awesome 👍😊