Description
Chinese-Style Egg Foo Young is a delightful and versatile dish that brings together fluffy eggs, vibrant vegetables, and your choice of savory protein. Perfect for any meal, this comforting recipe is quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your taste. Packed with nutrition from fresh ingredients like bean sprouts and carrots, it promises a wholesome dining experience. Top it off with a rich homemade gravy and garnishes for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy this delicious dish as a hearty breakfast, satisfying lunch, or fulfilling dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ½ cup diced cooked shrimp (or chicken, beef, or tofu)
- ¼ cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or white button)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for binding)
- Neutral oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil work best)
- 1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the vegetables and protein.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, salt, and flour until smooth.
- Fold in the bean sprouts, carrots, green onions, protein of choice, and mushrooms.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Pour about ¼ cup of the egg mixture per patty into the skillet.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until edges are set; flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- For the gravy: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Add cornstarch-water mixture to thicken.
- Serve egg foo young with the gravy poured over top and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 350mg