Best Egg Foo Yung With Chinese Brown Sauce 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 YUNG WITH GRAVY



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Egg foo yung, commonly called a Chinese recipe, is actually a cultural hybrid of a dish. This omelet is great for dinner, lunch, and even breakfast.

Provided by Rhonda Parkinson

Categories     Lunch     Entree     Dinner     Brunch

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the Sauce:
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine, or dry sherry
1 dash sesame oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste, or white pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
6 teaspoons water
For the Egg Foo Young:
5 large eggs
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 to 3 teaspoons Chinese rice wine, or dry sherry
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/4 cup onion, chopped
3 Chinese sausages, sliced in 1/4-inch pieces
6 mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup mung bean sprouts, blanched and drained
1/2 cup Napa cabbage, blanched and drained
For Serving:
4 cups steamed rice
Optional: 3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, and pepper, to taste. Turn up the heat slightly and add the cornstarch dissolved in the water, stirring quickly to thicken.
  • Move the saucepan to another burner and keep warm on low heat while preparing the egg foo yung omelet.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs with pepper, rice wine, and salt. Reserve.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or a 9-inch frying pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and sausage. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, then remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and reserve.
  • Add 1 more tablespoon of the oil and stir-fry the sliced mushrooms until they're browned. Remove from the pan and reserve.
  • Add the cooked sausages, onion, and mushrooms into the egg mixture along with the mung bean sprouts and napa cabbage.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add the egg mixture. Cook until golden brown on the bottom.
  • Carefully turn over and cook the other side until golden brown.
  • Serve hot with the warmed sauce poured over the top and sprinkle with green onions, if using. Accompany with steamed rice. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 252 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 951 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 26 g, ServingSize 1 omelet (3 to 4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EGG FOO YUNG II



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Leftover chicken, beef and pork can all be sauteed with mushrooms, sprouts, onion and of course eggs! The accompanying sauce is simple and flavorful.

Provided by DEBA611

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 eggs, beaten
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup bean sprouts
½ cup diced fresh mushrooms
⅓ cup chopped cooked chicken breast
⅓ cup cooked and crumbled ground beef
⅓ cup chopped cooked pork
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 ½ cups hot water
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons cold water
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add the celery, onion, bean sprouts, mushrooms, chicken, beef, pork, salt and pepper. Mix together.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet or wok and brown egg mixture 1/2 cup at a time. When all of the mixture is browned, set aside.
  • To Make Sauce: Dissolve the bouillon in the hot water in a small saucepan; add sugar and soy sauce and blend well over medium heat. Add cold water and cornstarch and stir until thick and smooth. Serve with Egg Foo Yung.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 330.2 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1442.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

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

BROWN SAUCE FOR EGG FOO YUNG



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Make and share this Brown Sauce for Egg Foo Yung recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cecily Parsley

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 cup beef broth
1/8 teaspoon ginger
dried chili pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, blend starch, ginger, soy, vinegar and sugar. Slowly stir in beef broth and oyster sauce. Stir over a low heat until thickened and transparent. Stir in chili flakes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.4, Fat 0.9, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 3499.1, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 9.5, Protein 6.2

EGG FOO YUNG WITH CHINESE BROWN SAUCE



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Make and share this Egg Foo Yung With Chinese Brown Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tendoy5

Categories     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped ham
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 -12 ounces water chestnuts, drained
8 -12 ounces bamboo shoots, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 eggs
3 -4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients for sauce in small pan.
  • Cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Set aside but keep warm.
  • Beat eggs in large bowl.
  • Add all other ingredients.
  • Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil, cook on both sides to brown.
  • Drain well on paper towels.
  • Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 453.5, Sodium 598.5, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 9.3, Protein 16.3

EGG FOO YUNG



Egg Foo Yung image

Provided by Ian Knauer

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 bunch scallions
8 large eggs
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms (preferably shiitake)
1 cup fresh bean sprouts (3 ounces)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 ounces peeled cooked shrimp, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk together broth, oyster sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt in a small heavy saucepan. Bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally, and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Chop scallions, separating white parts and greens.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl with sesame oil and 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper.
  • Cook white scallion, mushrooms, sprouts, and 1/4 tsp salt in vegetable oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until any liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and half of scallion greens, then pour in eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are just cooked but still slightly loose. Cover skillet and cook until eggs are just set, about 3 minutes.
  • Serve sprinkled with remaining scallion greens. Serve sauce on the side.

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