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THE CHINESE COOK BOOK

FISH CHOP SUEY


CHOW

YUE

PIN

5 pounds pike not less than 2½ inches in diameter. Take out bones and cut into thin fragments
2 cups mushrooms
A few pieces of ginger cut into pieces 1/32 inch by ¾ inch by 1 inch
2 cups bamboo shoots cut into pieces ¾ by 1½ inches by 1/32 inch.
2 cups bean sprouts

(a) Remove the skin from the pike and take out the bones. Cut into pieces 1/16 inch thick.

(b) Fry the mushrooms, ginger, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts in a hot, oiled pan for 5 minutes.

(c) Add water enough to cover all. Cook for 15 minutes.

(d) Add Chinese gravy.

(e) Add the pike and mix well.

Garnish with parsley, and serve hot.