what is chop suey

Chop suey is a dish in American Chinese cuisine and other forms of overseas Chinese cuisine. It consists of meat and eggs, cooked quickly with vegetables such as bean sprouts, cabbage, and celery, and bound in a starch-thickened sauce. The dish is typically served with rice but can also be served with stir-fried noodles. Chop suey is believed to have originated in the United States by Chinese Americans, and its recipe is quite loose, allowing for variations in ingredients. It is a well-known Chinese American dish that has become a part of various cuisines around the world, including British Chinese, Filipino, Canadian Chinese, German Chinese, Indian Chinese, and Polynesian cuisines