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egg foo young

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This Egg foo Young Recipe, also known as egg fu yung, is a delicious, light and airy Chinese omelet filled with red pepper, celery, mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts, scallions, and chicken smothered in a flavorful, tangy, and savory brown gravy that will leave you licking your plate. It is one of our favorite breakfast recipes and always a hit with friends and family.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For egg foo young

  • 8 lg
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2
    red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk
    celery, sliced thin
  • 1/2 c
    mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1/2
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    chopped fresh bean sprouts
  • 4
    green onions, chopped (green and white parts)
  • 1 c
    cooked chicken, finely diced (I use rotisserie chicken)
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    white pepper
  • 1 1/4 c
    chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp
    cold water
  • 3 Tbsp
    canola oil

How To Make egg foo young

  • 1
    In a large bowl with the beaten eggs, add the red pepper, celery, mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts, half the green onions, and the chicken. Mix well. Add salt and pepper and mix again.
  • 2
    In a small saucepan over low heat, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil. In a bowl, blend cornstarch and water. Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens and bubbles.
  • 3
    Heat a nonstick skillet with 1/2 tablespoon of canola oil over medium heat. Add approximately 1/2 cup of the egg mixture and cook until lightly browned on the bottom. Flip and brown the other side. Plate and keep warm. Repeat until all the batter is gone.
  • 4
    Serve warm with the gravy and sprinkle with the rest of the green onions.
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