Chop Suey

Source: Barbara Wihongi

Servings: 10-12?
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes (approx.)

Ingredients:

• 3 pkgs. bean thread noodles
• 1-2 lbs. beef or pork, cut into strips
• 1 small onion, chopped
• carrots, grated (I just used matchstick ones)
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small bottle soy sauce
• ground ginger

Directions:

1. Prepare bean thread noodles by soaking in water for 10 minutes.
2. Saute meat, onion, carrots, and garlic until tender.
3. Fill a large pot halfway with water and add soy sauce (about 1/2 of a small bottle), then boil.
4. Add cooked meat, onion, carrots, and garlic to water & soy sauce mixture.
5. Drain bean thread noodles and cut them into smaller pieces with kitchen shears.
6. Add noodles to the rest of the ingredients.
7. Remove from heat and let stand so noodles can absorb the water and soy sauce.
8. Season with ginger and remaining soy sauce to taste.
9. (Optional) Serve over rice.

Comments:

This is a Wihongi family favorite. . .especially with the grandkids. Scott's mom has made this for every major meal that I've eaten since I first started hanging out with these NZ folks! Mum just makes this from memory, so all the measurements are approximations. . .add or subtract ingredients according to personal taste and preference.