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Chinese-Style Egg Foo Young

Chinese-Style Egg Foo Young

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Chinese-Style Egg Foo Young is a delightful and versatile dish that combines fluffy eggs with a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and your choice of protein, creating a satisfying meal for any time of day. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this dish allows you to customize it with your favorite ingredients while delivering rich flavors in every bite. Whether served at a family gathering or enjoyed as a quick weeknight dinner, Chinese-Style Egg Foo Young will impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup cooked chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu (diced)
  • ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and add bean sprouts, carrots, green onions, diced protein, mushrooms, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, salt, and flour. Mix until well combined.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with neutral oil. Pour about ¼ cup of the egg mixture into the skillet for each patty. Cook for 3–4 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  3. For the gravy, combine broth with soy sauce and sugar in the skillet; bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the boiling broth until thickened.
  4. Serve patties drizzled with gravy and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

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