Minnesota-style chow mein is made with celery, bean sprouts, and topped with processed chicken. It is topped with crispy noodles similar to
lo mein, and served on white rice. Meats used in this style could include ground beef, ground pork, or chicken chunks. It was invented in the 1920s, and was likely invented to cater to the local palate. The dish is actually more similar to
chop suey than chow mein. Several frozen food versions are available in supermarkets in Minnesota and surrounding states via Captain Ken's Foods. == Mock chow mein ==