20/07/2026
Chop Suey is a popular stir-fried vegetable dish in the Philippines that traces its roots to Chinese cuisine. The name comes from the Cantonese words meaning "mixed pieces," referring to its combination of different vegetables and proteins. Brought to the Philippines by Chinese immigrants, the dish was adapted to include local vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, and chayote, often cooked with pork, chicken, shrimp, or quail eggs. Today, Filipino Chop Suey is a healthy and colorful dish that reflects the blending of Chinese and Filipino culinary traditions.