Egg Foo Young Recipe: Fluffy and Savory
Fluffy egg foo young with shrimp and savory gravy.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup cooked shrimp
- ½ cup bean sprouts
- ¼ cup green onions
- ¼ cup carrots
- ¼ cup water chestnuts
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Gravy:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- Optional: Extra green onions
- Suggested Pairings: Jasmine rice green tea
Instructions
- Simmer broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin for gravy; thicken with cornstarch slurry, add sesame oil.
- Whisk eggs with shrimp, vegetables, and seasonings for patties.
- Heat oil in skillet; cook 1/4 cup egg mixture per patty, 2-3 min per side.
- Spoon gravy over patties; garnish with green onions.
- Serve with rice, tea.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for crunch.
- Store in fridge up to 3 days, freeze patties 1 month.
- Try vegetarian variation.
- Pair with egg rolls.