Modern Chop Suey With Shallots Ginger And Garlic Essence Recipes

MODERN CHOP SUEY WITH SHALLOTS, GINGER, AND GARLIC ESSENCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch vegetables in water for 40 seconds (avoid overcooking). Drain and set aside.
• Combine chicken broth, wine, soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and shallots in a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes, until sauce thickens. Add tofu and vegetables. Stir until heated through, about 30 seconds. Drizzle lightly with sesame oil and garnish with cilantro.

CHOP SUEY

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.