Chop suey is a dish you’ll see on almost any Chinese takeout menu—but that doesn’t mean it comes from China. According to culinary legend, the dish of stir-fried meat, egg and vegetables was invented today, August 29, in 1896 in New York City.
One may also ask, why is it called chop suey food?
Chop suey has become a prominent part of American Chinese cuisine, Filipino cuisine, Canadian Chinese cuisine, German Chinese cuisine, Indian Chinese cuisine, and Polynesian cuisine.
| Chop suey | |
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| Literal meaning | odds and ends assorted pieces |
Similarly, is chop suey healthier than chow mein?
Chop suey is slightly more calorific than a chow mein and has a little more fat. The average 56 g cup of chop suey will contain around 290 calories. In addition, a chop suey may contain around 16 grams of fat, 12 grams of carbohydrates and 24 grams of protein.