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Filipino Chop Suey (Chopsuey) Recipe

Filipino Chop Suey (Chopsuey) Recipe

Chop Suey is a Filipino-Chinese stir-fried dish combining tender pork, liver, and shrimp with crisp mixed vegetables in a savory oyster-soy sauce gravy, embodying the essence of Filipino home cooking where fresh ingredients and balanced flavors create a nutritious, family-style meal.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese, Filipino
Servings 6
Calories 285 kcal
Difficulty Intermediate

Equipment

  • Large wok or deep frying pan (for even heat distribution and easy stir-frying)
  • Sharp knife and cutting board (for uniform vegetable cuts)
  • Medium-sized bowls (for ingredient preparation)
  • Measuring cups and spoons (for precise measurement)
  • Wooden spoon or spatula (for stir-frying)
  • Strainer (for washing vegetables)
  • Small bowl (for cornstarch slurry)

Ingredients
 

For the Protein

  • 250 g kasim pork shoulder [Baboy na Kasim], cut into thin strips
  • 250 g pork liver [Atay ng Baboy] sliced
  • 250 g medium shrimp [Hipon] peeled and deveined
  • 6 quail eggs [Itlog ng Pugo] boiled and peeled

For the Vegetables

  • 2 medium potatoes [Patatas] julienned
  • 2 carrots [Karot] diagonally sliced
  • 1 head broccoli [Brokoli] cut into florets
  • 1 cauliflower head cut into florets
  • 1 can young corn [Mais] drained
  • ½ cup snow peas [Sitsaro] ends trimmed
  • ½ cup Baguio beans cut diagonally
  • 1 medium bell pepper [Paminta] julienned

For the Aromatics

  • 4 cloves garlic [Bawang] crushed
  • 1 medium onion [Sibuyas] chopped

For the Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce [Toyo]
  • 1 small pack 80g oyster sauce [Sarsa ng Talaba]
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch [Harina o Gawgaw]
  • 3 cups water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • First, prepare all ingredients. Slice pork and liver into thin, even strips. Clean and peel the shrimp. Cut potatoes and carrots into long, thin strips. Cut broccoli and cauliflower into small, bite-sized pieces. Trim snow peas and cut Baguio beans diagonally. Dice bell pepper, crush garlic, and chop onions. Mix cornstarch with 1 cup of cold water until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook garlic until light golden, about 30 seconds. Add onions and bell peppers, cook until onions are clear, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add pork to the pan and add 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Cook for 5 minutes until meat starts to brown. Pour in water and remaining soy sauce, bring to a boil. Lower heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until pork is tender.
  • Turn heat back to medium-high. Add carrots and potatoes, cook for 3 minutes. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and Baguio beans, cook for 2 more minutes to keep them crispy.
  • Add liver and shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes until shrimp turns pink. Add snow peas and young corn. Slowly pour in your cornstarch mixture while stirring to make a smooth sauce. Add the boiled quail eggs. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let everything cook for 3 final minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. All vegetables should still be slightly crisp. Serve hot with rice. If you like, serve with fish sauce or extra soy sauce on the side.
  • Remember not to overcook the vegetables – they should still be colorful and a little crunchy. The dish is ready when the sauce coats the back of your spoon, vegetables are bright, and meat is tender.

Tips from Lola's Kitchen

  • Blanch broccoli and cauliflower separately if you want them extra crispy
  • Cut vegetables in similar sizes for even cooking
  • Don't overcook the vegetables to maintain their nutrients and crunch
  • Add liver last to prevent it from becoming tough
  • Use cold water for the cornstarch slurry to prevent lumps
 

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 23gFat: 12gSodium: 680mgFiber: 6gCalcium: 4mg
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