Crispy Egg Foo Young (Printable View)

Fluffy vegetable-filled omelets fried to golden perfection, topped with a savory brown gravy sauce.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 optional
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 - 2 tablespoons cold water
17 - 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
18 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

# How to Prepare:

01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Add bean sprouts, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, bell pepper, and diced protein to the egg mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
03 - Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Scoop approximately 1/2 cup of mixture per patty into the hot pan. Gently flatten and cook 2 to 3 patties at a time, adjusting for pan size.
05 - Fry each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip and cook opposite side. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining mixture, adding oil as needed.
06 - Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce if using, sesame oil, and white pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
07 - Whisk cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to form a slurry. Stir into simmering sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
08 - Plate crispy patties hot and drizzle generously with savory gravy. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • That incredible crispy-then-fluffy texture that makes restaurant versions so addictive, now achievable in your own kitchen
  • The versatility that lets you use whatever vegetables and proteins you have on hand
  • The rich savory gravy that ties everything together, transforming simple eggs into something special
02 -
  • Resist the urge to flip the patties too early—wait until you can see the edges are clearly set and golden, or they will fall apart
  • The gravy can be made ahead and gently reheated, but the patties are at their absolute best straight from the pan
  • Leftovers, though rare, rejoin surprisingly well in a low oven while you reheat the gravy on the stove
03 -
  • Use a measuring cup to portion the batter so every patty is the same size and cooks at the same rate
  • Keep finished patties warm in a 200F oven while you finish the batch and make the gravy
  • A wok gives you more surface area and better heat distribution than a standard skillet

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