Chop Suey

3 tablespoons oil 2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup coarsely chopped onion 1/2 cup carrots, sliced thinly
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped celery 1/2 cup bamboo shoots
1 cup sliced mushrooms 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup gluten, cut in pieces 1/2 cup water
Salt to taste Soy sauce to taste
1/4 teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 cups hot water 1/4 cup toasted cashew or peanuts
6 cups Chinese fried noodles


Saute onion, celerey, mushrooms and gluten in oil. Add next 6 ingredients and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Mix cornstarch with 1.2 cup water; add soy sauce and stir into hot mixture to thicken; simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve over Chinese fried noodles. Garnish with cashew and parsley.

Variation: You may substitute 1/2 cup carrots or 1/2 cup cauliflower for other
vegetables.
Yield: 8 servings.