1/4 c. butter or shortening
1 c. onions, cut fine
2 cans bean sprouts, drained
1 1/2 c. hot water
2 c. (or more) raw shrimp
Salt & pepper to taste
2 c. celery, cut at an angle

Melt butter in hot skillet. Add onions and fry for 3 minutes. Add celery, seasoning and hot water. Cover and cook until celery is done (about 10 minutes). Add drained bean sprouts and shrimp, stir well. Cook about 5 minutes longer. For flavoring and thickening: 1 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. sugar

Combine and add flavoring and thickening ingredients. Stir gently and cook 1 minute. Serve hot with chow mein noodles and small side dishes of rice. Flavor servings with soy sauce. Yields 4 large portions. (Leftover beef, pork or chicken may be used instead of shrimp.)