Joy's Chow Mein

By: Joy Schantz

Recipe History: One of Joy's electric skillet recipes

Ingredients:

3 tblsp. oil

1 lg onion, coarsely chopped

1 to 2# cubed chicken, beef or pork

3 cups celery, sliced

1-1/2 cups water

3 tblsps. soy sauce

1 tblsp. molasses

1/2 tsp salt

1 can bean sprouts, drained

1 small can mushrooms, drained (or fresh) (optional)
1 small can water chestnuts, drained (optional)

1-1/2 tblsps. cornstarch mixed with a little water

toasted sliced almonds (optional)

Directions

• Preheat electric skillet to 300 degrees. 
• Add oil, onion, chicken and celery
• Cook until celery and onion are crispy tender and meat is brown.
• Add water, soy sauce, molasses, salt, and canned vegetables
• Mix corn starch with water and add to skillet along with almonds
  
• Simmer until thick (about 15 minutes).
• Serve atop Chinese noodles or cooked rice.

Serves 8.