Noun: chop suey ,chóp'soo-ee
- Meat or fish stir-fried with vegetables (e.g., celery, onions, peppers or bean sprouts) seasoned with ginger and garlic and soy sauce; served with rice; created in the United States and frequently served in Chinese restaurants there
"They enjoyed a plate of chop suey at the local Chinese-American restaurant"
Derived forms: chop sueys
Type of: dish
Encyclopedia: Chop suey