Crispy Egg Foo Young (Print View)
Golden crispy patties with vegetables, protein, and rich brown gravy
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# How to Make:
01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Add bean sprouts, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, bell pepper, and chosen protein to egg mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
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 egg mixture per patty into hot pan, flattening gently with spatula. Fry 2-3 patties at a time, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
05 - Repeat with remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed to maintain proper frying conditions.
06 - Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in small saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat.
07 - Mix cornstarch with cold water in small bowl to form slurry. Stir into simmering sauce and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
08 - Arrange hot patties on serving plates and drizzle generously with savory gravy.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast between that golden crispy exterior and the tender vegetable packed center is absolutely worth the effort
- This gravy recipe will change everything you thought you knew about restaurant quality flavor at home
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- Crowding the pan will steam the patties instead of frying them so work in batches
- Room temperature eggs whisk up much better than cold ones straight from the fridge
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- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and keep finished patties warm while you cook the rest
- Pat your vegetables dry with paper towels before adding them to prevent soggy omelets