EGG FOO YOUNG (CHINESE OMELETTE)
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Ian Knauer
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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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