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Crispy fried noodles smothered in a tangy, sweet, and savory chicken and vegetable sauce. This Indo-Chinese classic is a delightful mix of textures and flavors, often topped with a perfect fried egg.
For 4 servings
Cook and Fry the Noodles
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Crispy fried noodles smothered in a tangy, sweet, and savory chicken and vegetable sauce. This Indo-Chinese classic is a delightful mix of textures and flavors, often topped with a perfect fried egg.
This indo_chinese recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 562.31 calories per serving with 29.72g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prepare the Sauce
Assemble and Serve
Replace the chicken with 200g of cubed paneer, firm tofu, or a mix of vegetables like mushrooms, baby corn, and broccoli. Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
Substitute chicken with 250g of peeled and deveined prawns. Add the prawns after the vegetables and cook for just 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
Instead of deep-frying, toss the boiled noodles with 1 tbsp of oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp.
Add 1-2 finely chopped green chilies along with the ginger and garlic for an extra kick of heat.
The chicken and eggs in this dish provide high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle building, tissue repair, and overall body function.
The variety of vegetables like carrots, capsicum, and cabbage contribute essential vitamins such as Vitamin A for vision, Vitamin C for immunity, and Vitamin K.
The carbohydrates from the noodles serve as a primary source of energy, helping to fuel your body and brain throughout the day.
One serving of Chicken American Chopsuey contains approximately 650-750 calories. The majority of the calories come from the deep-fried noodles and the sugar in the sauce.
While delicious, it is generally considered an indulgence food due to being high in calories, sodium, and fat from deep-frying. However, it does provide protein from chicken and eggs, and vitamins from the vegetables. You can make a healthier version by baking the noodles and reducing the amount of sugar and salt in the sauce.
Absolutely! You can easily make a vegetarian version by omitting the chicken and using firm tofu, paneer, or a variety of vegetables like mushrooms, baby corn, and bell peppers. Remember to use vegetable stock for the sauce.
The key to crispy noodles is removing moisture. First, slightly undercook the noodles. Second, rinse them with cold water and let them air dry completely. Frying in small batches in very hot oil ensures they fry quickly and don't become greasy.
You can prepare the components in advance. The noodles can be fried ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. The vegetables can be chopped and the sauce ingredients can be measured out. However, you should cook the sauce and assemble the dish just before serving to maintain the crispy texture of the noodles.
Indo-Chinese American Chopsuey is a unique adaptation. It is characterized by its crispy fried noodles and a distinctly sweet, sour, and tangy tomato-based sauce. Traditional Chinese-American Chop Suey is typically a stir-fry of meat and vegetables served with steamed rice or soft noodles, and its sauce is usually savory and soy-based.