Best Egg Foo Young Casserole Recipes

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EGG FOO YOUNG (CHINESE OMELETTE)



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Recipe video above. This is how the Chinese do omelettes! Egg Foo Young was created as a recipe to use up leftovers, so make this your own using what you have - see Notes for the formula. Otherwise, use EITHER the prawn/shrimp or pork filling. Makes 4 small omelettes, serves 2 as meal with rice, or 4 as part of a banquet.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 tsp cornflour / corn starch
1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce (, or all purpose (Note 2))
2 tsp Oyster Sauce
1 tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine ((shaoxing wine) OR Mirin (Note 3))
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 cup / 250 ml water
Dash of white pepper
6 eggs
2 cups bean sprouts ((just eyeball it))
4 shallots/green onions (, white part only, sliced)
Salt and white pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 garlic clove (, finely chopped)
ONE Filling of Choice, below (Prawn or Pork)
100 - 120g/3.5 - 4 oz chopped raw small prawns/shrimp (, peeled and deveined (Note 4))
100 - 120g/3.5 - 4 oz ground/mince pork ((or chicken, turkey, beef or veal))
1/2 tsp EACH soy sauce and Oyster Sauce
1/4 tsp sugar
Dash of sesame oil
Sesame seeds, sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Mix cornflour and soy sauce. Then add remaining ingredients.
  • Pour into a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Simmer for 1 minute until sauce thickens to thin syrup consistency. Remove from stove, set aside.
  • MICROWAVE option: Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir very well, microwave for another 1 1/2 minutes until thickened. Mix well again.
  • Place pork in a bowl, add remaining ingredients. Use fork to mix through.
  • Whisk eggs in a bowl.
  • Add beansprouts, green onions, pork or prawns, salt and pepper. If using pork, crumble the raw pork in with fingers (see video). Mix through.
  • Heat 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil and drizzle of sesame oil in a non stick skillet over medium heat. Add a bit of garlic and quickly saute (10 seconds) and push into centre of skillet.
  • Ladle in 1/4 of batter. Use spatular to push edges in to form a round(ish) shape.
  • Cook until the underside is light golden (about 1 1/2 minutes) then flip and cook the other side for 1 minute. The raw meat will cook through in this time. Repeat with remaining egg to make 4 omelettes (use 2 pans if you can!).
  • Slide omelette onto plate. Pour over sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, if using.
  • Serve with a side of rice and steamed vegetables of choice. Double the sauce if you want enough to pour over the rice and veggies! (Click on Servings to scale recipe up).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 309 mg, Sodium 838 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EGG FOO YOUNG



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This is an easy recipe to make at home. Green onion, celery, bean sprouts and shrimp sauteed in soy sauce and combined with egg.

Provided by sal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup bean sprouts
¼ teaspoon cornstarch
½ pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
8 eggs, well beaten

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat sesame oil and lightly fry the onions, celery and sprouts. Stir in cornstarch and add shrimp, soy sauce and salt. Stir until well blended. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.
  • Return the pan to the heat, and add the beaten eggs. Fry the eggs while stirring gently. Return the vegetable and shrimp mixture to the pan while the eggs are still liquid. Finish frying until eggs are fully cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 461.6 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1312.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

EGG FOO YONG CASSEROLE



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This original recipe did not call for meat, but I suggest you add about a cup of diced cooked chicken or pork, and a tablespoon of sesame oil to the mixture before you bake it. I have also used fresh, sauteed mushrooms instead of canned and they taste great.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Chinese

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 (16 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained
1 cup cooked chicken, diced
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Stir together all casserole ingredients, pour into greased 12x8x2-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • To make the sauce, combine cornstarch with 1/4 cup broth.
  • Heat remaining broth to boiling in a saucepan; gradually whisk in cornstarch, mushrooms and green onions.
  • To serve cut casserole into squares and top with mushroom sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 267.5, Sodium 740.5, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 9.8, Protein 22.5

EGG FOO YONG WITH SAUCE



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"I'm trying to cut back on meat and have to watch my cholesterol, so I eliminated the meat in this recipe and used egg substitute," explains Rochelle Higgins of Fredericksburg, Virginia. "The patties are easy to make and reheat nicely in the microwave."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry or apple juice
EGG FOO YONG:
1-1/2 cups egg substitute
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 cups canned bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon Chinese five spice
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, sugar and ginger. Stir in broth until smooth. Add soy sauce and sherry or apple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a bowl, combine egg substitute and onions; let stand for 10 minutes. Add bean sprouts, water chestnuts, mushrooms, salt and Chinese five spice; mix well. , In a nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil. Cook until golden brown, about 2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 955mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EGG FOO YOUNG CASSEROLE



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This is a casserole that we enjoy a few times a year. We eat it for breakfast or anytime.... We sometimes change the types of meats we use and we use more than one meat at times too.

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Meat Breakfast

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

EGG FOO YOUNG CASSEROLE
12 large eggs (beaten)
2 c celery (sliced very thin)
1 can(s) (16 ounces ) oriental vegetables (drained)
1 can(s) (16 ounces) bean sprouts (drained)
1 large onion (minced)
4 green onions (sliced thin)
2 c ham (diced)
2 Tbsp fresh parsley (minced)
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp each: ground black pepper, ground ginger, garlic powder
3 Tbsp soy sauce
GRAVY
2 can(s) (16 ounces each) chicken broth
3 Tbsp soy sauce
4 green onions (sliced thin)
1/2 tsp each: garlic powder, ground ginger, ground black pepper
1 can(s) (12 ounces) mushrooms (drained)
4 Tbsp corn starch (a little liquid to make gravy thickener)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Saute the celery and onion in a skillet with 1 Tbs of butter or olive oil. Cool. Stir together all the veggetables and pour into buttered baking dish (13x9 inches). Beat the eggsa and spices and soy sauce. Pour this over the veggetables. Bake at 350 degreese for 35 minutes.
  • 3. While the Egg Foo Young is baking, make the sauce. Put the mushrooms in a blender or food processor along with the onions and a little of the chicken broth. Put all ingredients into a sauce pan and bring to a hard boil. Reduce heat and simmer. Put 4 TBS of cornstarch in a bowl and add enough broth or cold water to create a thick liquid. Pour this into the simmering sauce pan and stir constantly to thicken.
  • 4. Cut the Egg Foo Young into squares. Top with a little gravy just before serving.

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