Americans looked on with wonder and asked him what the name of the food was that his chef was preparing. His answer was “Chop Suey”, which meant that it was a combination of mixed foods. He explained that it was a meal consisting of bean sprouts, celery and Chinese greens, plus many more vegetables, with a touch of meat, usually pork. The guests begged him to let the taste it. They did. Immediately they clamored for more. Overnight, Chop Suey won widespread popularity.
Chin/Chinatown, 1939
THE NORTH RIDING PROJECT 
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