Chow Mein

Patrick Nolan → Betty Nolan
Submitted by : Patrick Nolan

1 1/2 Lbs. lean Pork, Thinly Sliced
1/4 cup Cornstarch
2 tsp.  sugar
5 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
4 Tbsp. Oil
2 cups water
1 1/2 cup celery, sliced
1 cup onions, chopped or sliced
1 Tbsp. Molasses
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts (sliced)
1 (14 oz.) can bean sprouts
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, drained
Salt and Pepper
Rice

- Cut meat into thin strips

- Combine 2 tbsp. cornstarch and sugar, blend in 1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce and 2 Tbsp. oil.  Let meat stand in this mixture 10 minutes.  Brown lightly on all sides in remaining oil; add remaining soy sauce, 1 1/2 c. water, simmer 45 minutes.  Add celery and onion; simmer 10 to 15 minutes.

- Blend remaining cornstarch and 1/2 c. water; stir into meat mixture.  Add molasses, water chestnuts, bean sprouts and mushrooms; heat thoroughly.  Season with salt and pepper.

- Serve on top of Rice.  Makes 6-8 servings.