CHOP SUEY CELEBRATES 105TH ANNIVERSARY

CHOP SUEY CELEBRATES 105TH ANNIVERSARY

WELLESLEY, Mass. (Wireless Flash) – Today (Aug. 29) is a tasty anniversary for Chinese food fans – chop suey was invented 105 years ago. Chop suey – which basically means “cut into small pieces” was invented on August 29, 1896, by the chef of a Chinese ambassador who was visiting New York. These days, it’s practically impossible to find chop suey because most Asian chefs consider it to be the “Spaghetti-Os of Chinese cuisine.” However, Food Network chef Ming Tsai says chop suey deserves a little respect for inspiring westerners to try more authentic Asian dishes like Peking Duck, sushi and Thai food. Still, he considers it a personal point of pride that he has never cooked chop suey even once in his life.

Wed 08-29-01