egg foo young

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Aug 7, 2023

This Egg foo Young Recipe is a delicious light, 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 and it tastes even better than your local Chinese restaurants.

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

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 - red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 - stalk celery sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1/2 - onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh bean sprouts
  • 4 - green onions chopped (green & white parts)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup cooked chicken finely diced (i use rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil

How To Make egg foo young

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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 lServe warm with the gravy and sprinkle with the rest of the green onions. ightly browned on the bottom. Flip and brown the other side. Plate and keep warm. Repeat until all the batter is gone.
  • Step 4
    Serve warm with the gravy and sprinkle with the rest of the green onions

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