5 from 46 votes
Egg Foo Young Gravy
Egg Foo Young Gravy is a savory sauce made from a roux enriched with turmeric and paprika, infused with aromatics like garlic and shallots, then combined with chicken stock and seasoned with oyster and soy sauces. Thickened with cornstarch, this gravy offers a smooth texture with balanced umami and subtle spice notes. It’s commonly served over fried egg patties in Chinese cuisine.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
144 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Chinese-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable or peanut oil)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 small clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon shallot (or red onion, minced)
- 3 1/4 cups chicken stock divided, low-sodium
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce light
- 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or to taste)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a wok, medium pot, or saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Whisking constantly, make a roux by adding the flour, turmeric, and paprika. Continue whisking for 15-20 seconds, then add the garlic and shallot.
- Whisk for another 30 seconds. Next, whisk in 3 cups of the chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper to taste.
- Combine the cornstarch with the remaining ¼ cup of chicken stock (or use water) to make a slurry. Slowly stir in two-thirds of the mixture.
- Let the gravy cook and continue to thicken for 30 seconds. Add more of the cornstarch slurry if needed. The gravy should be thick enough to coat a spoon. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or soy sauce according to your preferences. Serve!
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Notes
- Add a small amount of water or chicken stock when reheating to loosen the gravy, which may thicken upon cooling.
- Maintain constant whisking during preparation to ensure a smooth texture without lumps.
Nutrition Information
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Sodium
514mg
(21%)
Potassium
199mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
123IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.