Crispy Egg Foo Young (Print)
Golden vegetable-packed omelet patties with rich brown gravy
# Ingredient list:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup bean sprouts
02 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1/2 cup sliced green onions
04 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
05 - 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
→ Protein
06 - 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, pork, or tofu, diced
→ Eggs
07 - 6 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
→ Oil
11 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil for frying
→ Gravy
12 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 - 2 tablespoons cold water
17 - 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
18 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Add bean sprouts, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, bell pepper, and diced protein to the egg mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - Heat 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Scoop approximately 1/2 cup of mixture per patty into the hot pan. Gently flatten to shape. Fry 2–3 patties simultaneously, cooking 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towel–lined plate. Continue with remaining mixture, adding oil as needed.
05 - Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
06 - Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir into simmering broth and cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
07 - Place crispy Egg Foo Young patties on serving plates. Drizzle generously with hot gravy and serve immediately while crisp.
# Expert Tips:
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- The contrast between the crispy golden edges and the tender, vegetable-stuffed center hits that perfect textural sweet spot every single time
- That savory brown gravy ties everything together and somehow makes even Tuesday night dinner feel like you ordered from your favorite takeout spot
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- The patties will continue cooking slightly from residual heat, so remove them when they are just a shade lighter than your desired golden brown
- Hot oil is essential for that crispy exterior, but too hot and the outside will burn before the inside sets
- The gravy thickens quickly once it hits temperature, so have your slurry ready and stand by the pan
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- A cookie scoop or measuring cup ensures uniform patties that cook at the same rate
- Keep finished patties in a 200 degree oven while you finish the batch so everything stays hot