Description
Delicious Egg Foo Young is a classic Chinese-style omelette packed with savory ground pork, crisp bean sprouts, and green onions, all topped with a rich, flavorful sauce. This cozy dish can be prepared quickly on the stovetop, making it a perfect weekday meal that combines the comfort of eggs with the zest of Asian seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 4 fresh eggs
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup ground pork or shrimp (can substitute with ground chicken, turkey, or beef)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornflour (corn starch)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (light or all-purpose)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (or dry sherry, optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1/2 cup water
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for sautéing)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Additional chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and prepare vegetables and proteins as specified, chopping green onions and rinsing bean sprouts.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together cornflour and soy sauce until smooth. Stir in oyster sauce, Chinese cooking wine, sesame oil, water, and black pepper. Transfer to a small saucepan and heat over medium, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork with soy sauce, a pinch of sugar, and oyster sauce. If using shrimp, leave it raw as it will cook with the eggs during frying.
- Whisk Eggs: Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk until blended. Fold in bean sprouts, chopped green onions, and the prepared filling mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook Omelette: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Lightly sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the egg mixture, spreading evenly. Cook undisturbed until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip or fold if desired, and cook until eggs are fully set.
- Serve: Slide the omelette onto a serving plate. Drizzle the warm sauce over the top. Garnish with sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions for a fresh finish. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute ground pork with ground chicken, turkey, shrimp, or beef to vary the protein.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add extra vegetables like mushrooms and bell peppers.
- Chinese cooking wine can be omitted or replaced with dry sherry if unavailable.
- Adjust the sauce consistency by adding more water if too thick, or cooking longer if too thin.
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
- Make sure the skillet is hot enough before adding eggs to avoid sticking.
