Mom's Chow Mein

 Here is another recipe I have written down from when I went to college.  I thought I had better put it on here so it doesn't get lost.  I honestly don't know where to find the original recipe.  So it better be recorded somewhere.  :)

2 cups chicken stock or water (can use bouillon cubes)
3 cups thinly sliced celery
4 ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup soy sauce (mom uses half the soy sauce)
No. 303 can bean sprouts, drained (I use a 14 ounce can)
2 cups sliced cooked chicken, cut into thin slivers

In chicken stock, cook the celery until fork tender.  Add the water chestnuts.  When I have them on hand, I also put in a can of bamboo shoots.

Blend together cornstarch, 1/4 cup water, and soy sauce.  Add this mixture to the vegetable mixture and stir until it thickens.

Add bean sprouts and cooked chicken.  Heat through.  Serve with warm steamed rice and chow mein noodles.

Makes about 4 servings.