Egg Foo Young
Discover the irresistible charm of Egg Foo Young, an iconic Chinese-American dish that's both hearty and bursting with flavor! This easy-to-make recipe takes fluffy omelets to the next level by folding in a medley of fresh ingredients like bean sprouts, green onions, and mushrooms, along with your choice of succulent shrimp or savory diced ham. Infused with soy sauce and sesame oil, these golden-brown patties are cooked to perfection and topped with a luscious, homemade gravy for a truly satisfying finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, Egg Foo Young delivers restaurant-quality results in just 30 minutes. Serve it hot with a side of rice for a wholesome, flavor-packed meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 stalks green onions
- 0.5 cup cooked shrimp or diced ham
- 0.5 cup mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large bowl, crack and beat the eggs until yolks and whites are well combined.
Add bean sprouts, finely chopped green onions, cooked shrimp or diced ham, sliced mushrooms, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper to the eggs. Stir to combine.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Pour a ladleful of the egg mixture into the skillet, forming a round omelet shape. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are set and golden brown.
Flip the omelet carefully using a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Repeat with the remaining egg mixture, adding more oil as needed.
For the gravy, in a small saucepan, bring chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl until smooth, then gradually stir into the simmering broth until it thickens slightly.
To serve, pour a few tablespoons of the savory gravy over each egg foo young patty.
Garnish with additional green onions if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.5 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1347 mg | 449% | |
| Sodium | 2436 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 77.4 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.4 mcg | 57% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1645 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
