Chop Suey

A quick stir-fry of chicken, shitake mushrooms, sugar snap peas, celery, onion and bok choy. Also, pork may be substituted for a change of pace. Chop Suey requires a bit of chopping. But stir-frying is simple. And while it can be made in large skillet, a wok will make the task easier. A few alterations allows this dish to fit into a healthy eating lifestyle.

Chop Suey offers versatility…………… Chicken or Pork

If you are looking for new ideas for chicken, consider making a stir-fry.  A 1 1/2 cup serving of Chicken Chop Suey is just 2 WW Smart Points.  However, if your family is rolling their eyes at chicken, and your husband is walking around the house with his arms folded up like a set a wings and clucking, maybe it’s time for some pork.  When this dish is prepared with pork tenderloin, it becomes 3 WW Smart points per serving.

Chicken Chop Suey in blue Ramen Bowl with chopstick crossed over bowl edge and hot sauce bottle in background

To Wok or Not

Some stir-fry dishes are easy to prepare in a large skillet.  However, I highly recommend using a wok as the large amount of vegetables in this dish are difficult to manage in a skillet.  The depth and width of a wok makes the task much easier.

Chopped bok choy, sliced shitake mushroom and cleaned snap peas on walnut board.

Onion, celery, snap peas, bok choy and shitake mushroom prepared for stir fry.

If you are interested in purchasing a wok but overwhelmed by the choices,  I recommend that looking for a Hand-Hammered Carbon Steel Wok with a rounded bottom.  Carbon steel conducts heat hotter and evenly than stainless or aluminum.  Furthermore, there are many good hand hammered carbon steel woks available for around $29 to $49.  In addition to the wok, a Wok Rack or Wok Ring is needed; and these are available for around $10.  Restaurant supply stores are great a place to find these gems.  They are also available on Amazon.

Not to Wok

Alternatively if a wok is not available,  you can cook the vegetables in stages as outlined in the instructions and transfer them to a large serving bowl.  After cooking the bok choy and snap peas, the sauce is added and the meat is returned to the pan.  Once the sauce is thick combine with the vegetables that have been set aside and toss to incorporate.

Onion, celery, snap peas, bok choy and shitake mushrooms chopped for Chop Suey

A 1 1/2 cup serving prepared with chicken breast is 2 WW Smart Points or 189 calories.

A 1 1/2 cup serving prepared with pork tenderloin is 3 WW Smart Points or 297 calories.

Buon Appetito!

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