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Egg Foo Young
Make this classic take-out favorite at home anytime with this easy-to-follow recipe for Egg Foo Young!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 6 ounces fresh bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
- 3/4 cup cooked shrimp chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- green onions sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the bean sprouts, onion, garlic powder, mushrooms, and shrimp.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour a quarter of the egg mixture into the skillet, forming a small pancake shape. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and firm. Repeat with the remaining egg mixture.
- Separately, mix cornstarch with a small amount of chicken broth to make a slurry. Heat the remaining broth in a saucepan with the sugar, cooking wine, and soy sauce.
- Gradually whisk in the slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Place egg foo young on a plate, pour the sauce over the omelettes, and garnish with green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
305mg
(102%)
Sodium
1328mg
(55%)
Potassium
375mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
449IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 305mg | 102% |
| Sodium | 1328mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 449IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.