egg foo young

Ofallon, MO
Updated on Mar 13, 2019

This Egg foo Young Recipe is a delicious light airy Chinese egg omelette filled with red pepper, celery, mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts, scallions and chicken smothered in a flavorful tangy gravy that will leave you licking your plate.

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 - scallions chopped (green & white parts)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken finely diced (i use rotisserie chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 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, 1/2 of the scallions and the chicken.
  • Step 2
    In a small saucepan over low heat combine chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar. In a bowl, blend cornstarch and water. Slowly whisk in sauce pan. Continue stirring until sauce thickens and bubbles.
  • Step 3
    Heat 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.
  • Step 4
    Serve warm with the gravy and sprinkle with the rest of the scallions.

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