5 from 96 votes
Egg Foo Young
Egg Foo Young is a versatile Chinese-style omelette combining eggs with a mix of vegetables and your choice of cooked meats, such as chicken, pork, or shrimp. The mixture is pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, creating a tender and savory omelette. Served with a thickened gravy made from chicken broth, soy and hoisin sauces, and aromatic seasonings, this dish balances the fluffy eggs and crisp vegetables with a savory sauce. Its adaptable ingredients make it suitable for using available proteins and vegetables.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
261 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- For the Omelettes:
- 8 egg large
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 green onion copped, or scallions
- 1 cup bean sprout rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chicken or pork, ham, beef or shrimp, cooked, diced
- 1-2 cups mushrooms optional, cooked, shredded cabbage, vegetables of choice
- 1-2 cups bok choy
- 1-2 cups cabbage
- 1-2 cups carrots
- 1-2 cups peas
- 1-2 cups snow peas
- 1-2 cups bell peppers
- For the gravy:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce or oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin or Chinese cooking wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- green onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
- To make the gravy (this can be made well in advance): Place all of the ingredients in a small saucepan except for the cornstarch and water. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and set aside until ready to use. Heat the ingredients in the saucepan until simmering, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Stir continually to prevent lumps until the gravy is thickened. Add salt to taste.
- To make the omelettes, crack the eggs in a large bowl, add the salt, pepper and garlic powder, and whisk vigorously. Stir in the remaining ingredients to combine. (Note: You can add a cup of any protein along with an additional cup of vegetables of your choice.)Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil and 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Ladle 1/4 of the egg mixture into the hot skillet and cook until the bottom is golden brown. Flip the omelette over and cook on the other side until golden. Transfer to a plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining omelettes. To serve, place the egg foo young on plates, spoon over some of gravy, and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve with a side of rice, noodles, and/or a green salad with Asian Salad Dressing.Makes 4 main servings or make 6 smaller omelettes for appetizers.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4g
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
357mg
(119%)
Sodium
1043mg
(43%)
Potassium
439mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
608IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 357mg | 119% |
| Sodium | 1043mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 608IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.