Spam Suey

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SPAM SUEY

Submitted by Virginia Caffo from Pennsylvania

1 ( 12 oz) can luncheon meat, diced

 1/4 cup butter or shortening

1 cup onions, finely cut

1 cup celery, cut in diagonal strips

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 cup hot water

1 ( 1 pound ) can bean sprouts, drained

2 Tablespoon cornstarch

1/3 cup cold water

2 teaspoon soy sauce

    Sear meat in hot shortening quickly without browning or burning ; add onions and fry for 5 minutes. Add celery , salt, pepper and hot water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add bean sprouts. Mix and heat to boiling point. Add cornstarch mixed with cold water and soy sauce. Cook until thickened. Serve piping hot with fried noodles nested on rice. 

YIELD: 4 Servings