
Egg Foo Young
Chinese-American omelette patties packed with vegetables and protein, served with savory brown gravy. These crispy-edged, fluffy pancakes are a classic takeout favorite that's easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1Large Eggs6 large eggs
- 2Bean Sprouts1 cup fresh bean sprouts
- 3Scallions3 scallions, chopped
- 4Mushrooms1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 5Cooked Shrimp1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped (or chicken, pork, or ham)
- 6Soy Sauce2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 7Sesame Oil1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 8Vegetable Oil3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 9Salt1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10White Pepper1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- 1
Beat eggs in a large bowl until well combined. Season with salt and white pepper.
- 2
Add bean sprouts, chopped scallions, sliced mushrooms, and cooked protein to the eggs.
- 3
Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Using a ladle, pour about 1/4 cup of the egg mixture into the pan for each patty, creating 3-4 individual pancakes.
- 6
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and set. Flip carefully with a spatula.
- 7
Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the second side is golden and the eggs are fully cooked through.
- 8
Transfer to a warm plate and repeat with remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed.
- 9
For the gravy: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup chicken broth, remaining soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water, and a pinch of sugar.
- 10
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened. Season to taste.
- 11
Serve the egg foo young patties hot, topped with the savory brown gravy and garnished with additional scallions.
Helpful Links
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