Crispy Egg Foo Young (Print)
Golden, vegetable-stuffed omelet patties with savory brown gravy
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup bean sprouts
02 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1/2 cup sliced green onions
04 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
05 - 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
→ Protein
06 - 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, pork, or tofu, diced
→ Eggs
07 - 6 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
→ Oil
11 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil for frying
→ Gravy
12 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 - 2 tablespoons cold water
17 - 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
18 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl until smooth and well combined.
02 - Add bean sprouts, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, bell pepper, and diced protein to the egg mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - Heat 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Scoop approximately 1/2 cup of the egg mixture into the hot pan for each patty. Gently flatten to create even, round shapes. Fry 2–3 patties simultaneously based on pan size.
05 - Cook each side for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip using a spatula and cook the opposite side until evenly colored. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter, adding additional oil as needed.
06 - Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
07 - Whisk cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to create a smooth slurry. Stir into the simmering broth mixture and continue cooking for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
08 - Arrange crispy Egg Foo Young patties on serving plates. Generously drizzle the hot gravy over the patties and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
# Expert Advice:
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- The contrast between the lacy, golden exterior and tender, vegetable packed interior makes every bite exciting
- You can customize the protein based on what is in your fridge, making it perfect for using up leftovers
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- Never fry more than 3 patties at once, or the pan temperature drops too much and they steam instead of crisp
- Let the gravy cool slightly before serving, as it thickens up beautifully off the heat
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- Use a measuring cup to portion your batter so every patty cooks evenly and looks uniform
- Pat your protein dry with paper towels before adding it, otherwise excess water makes the eggs soggy