Classic Egg Foo Young
Fluffy, pan-fried egg patties filled with crisp bean sprouts and green onions, served smothered in a rich, savory brown gravy. A comforting Chinese-American favorite perfect for two.
Make the gravy
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer (cook gently just below boiling, with small bubbles) over medium heat. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth (this is a cornstarch slurry). Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering gravy, whisking constantly, until the gravy thickens to your liking. It should coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat, cover, and keep warm.
💡 Pro Tips:
- •Whisking the cornstarch slurry well prevents lumps in the gravy.
- •Simmer means to cook gently just below boiling, with small bubbles.
Prepare the egg mixture
In a medium bowl, lightly beat 4 large eggs. Gently fold in 1 cup fresh bean sprouts, 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Do not overmix; you want the mixture to be fluffy.
💡 Pro Tips:
- •Do not overmix the eggs; a light mix keeps them fluffy.
- •Fold gently to keep bean sprouts from breaking too much.
Fry the patties
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, pour about 1/2 cup of the egg mixture per patty into the skillet to form two round patties. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the patties are golden brown on both sides and cooked through. The edges should be slightly crispy. You may need to adjust heat to prevent burning.
💡 Pro Tips:
- •Ensure the oil is hot enough for a crisp exterior.
- •Cook in batches if your skillet is not large enough for both patties without overcrowding.
Serve
Place the hot egg foo young patties on serving plates. Spoon a generous amount of the warm gravy over each patty. Serve immediately, often with a side of white rice.
💡 Pro Tips:
- •Egg Foo Young is best enjoyed fresh off the pan with hot gravy.
- •You can add cooked shrimp, chicken, or diced ham to the egg mixture for extra protein.
- Small saucepan (for gravy)
- Small bowl (for gravy slurry)
- Medium bowl (for egg mixture)
- Large non-stick skillet
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- 💡For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and vegetarian stir-fry sauce in the gravy, and fill the patties with mushrooms, carrots, or extra bean sprouts instead of meat.
- 💡For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce and ensure your oyster sauce or stir-fry sauce is gluten-free.
- 💡Ensure your bean sprouts are fresh and crisp for the best texture in the patties.
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