Chop Suey Or Chow Mein For 2Lubbock, Texas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. celery, finely chopped
1 c. Chinese cabbage, sliced thin
1 c. bean sprouts
1/2 lb. sliced beef, pork, shrimp or chicken
1/2 c. yellow onion, finely cut
1/2 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. cornstarch mixed with a little cold water
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. MSG
3 Tbsp. oil
Optional: Bamboo shoots, mushrooms, water chestnuts, snow peas, 1/2 cup.

Preparation

Use wok or skillet to heat oil over medium heat.
Cook meat with garlic until browned.
Add all vegetables and seasonings and 1/2 c. water.
Stir, cover and bring to a boil.
Stir in cornstarch mixture and continue stirring until thick and smooth. Cover for 2 minutes and serve over rice or chow mein noodles.