Just like your favorite Chinese takeout dish, this egg foo young recipe is simple to prepare at home.
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When we think about eggs, we often think of breakfast. In my house, too, eggs and bacon are a Sunday staple, but I also like to switch things up by serving eggs for lunch and dinner. Egg Foo Young, a popular Chinese takeout dish, is the inspiration for one of our favorite egg recipes.
I can’t say that this is an authentic Egg Foo Young recipe, but it tastes great and you can easily substitute other vegetables and proteins based on what you have in the fridge or pantry.
I used shrimp for this specific Egg Foo Young recipe, but it can also be made with pork, chicken, beef, tofu, or even only vegetables!
What does Egg Foo Young mean?
Egg foo young (Chinese: 芙蓉蛋) literally means “Hibiscus egg”. The name comes from the Cantonese language. It is derived from fu yung egg slices, a mainland Chinese recipe from Guangdong. (Wikipedia)
What is Egg Foo Young gravy made of?
Beef broth is used to make the gravy for Egg Foo Young, which is then seasoned with oyster or soy sauce, Chinese wine, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cornstarch is used to make nice and thick gravy.
How do you make Egg Foo Young fluffy?
Make sure the oil in the frying pan is at the proper temperature, which is between 330 and 350 F (165 and 175 C), to make Egg Foo Young fluffy.
- TIP #1: Do not use too much vegetables as your egg patties may taste somewhat “watery”. Because they need to be cooked in a very short amount of time, vegetables need to be very thinly sliced (julienned).
- TIP #2: The role of cornstarch and water slurry and oil added to eggs is to prevent them from drying out.
Serve Beef Egg Foo Young with a generous amount of thick gravy and sliced scallions on top. Additionally, cooked rice can be served as a side dish.
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup leftover beef, chopped
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water
- 1 1/2 cup julienned vegetables (carrots, green onions, cabbage etc)
- 1 clove of garlic, sliced
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp oil (and some more for frying)
- salt, pepper
- GRAVY:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce or soy sauce, or to taste
- 1 Tbsp Chinese wine or dry sherry
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- salt, pepper
Instructions
- To prepare Egg Foo Young omelet, lightly beat eggs. Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tsp water until smooth. Add to the eggs. Whisk thoroughly.
- Add finely chopped vegetables, beef that has been sitting around, garlic, sugar, oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- A frying pan that has some oil in it should be heated. Add 1/4 of the mixture to the pan. Fry for 2–3 minutes at medium heat, or until golden. Turn the pattie and fry on the other side.
- Egg Foo Young GRAVY: Combine the cornstarch and broth in a small saucepan and whisk to combine. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil while constantly stirring, then cook for about one minute, or until the mixture thickens.
- Warm Beef Egg Foo Young patties should be served with sauce and green onions on top.
More easy homemade Chinese recipes:
Beef Egg Foo Young
FAQ
What is beef egg foo young made of?
A Chinese-style omelet dish called Egg Foo Young is made with carrots, peas, bean sprouts, onion, and bell peppers. Additional gravy recipe included. The best way to recreate your favorite takeout Asian food at home is with simple Chinese recipes like Classic Chinese Chow Mein, Easy Mongolian Beef, and Egg Foo Young.
What is the difference between egg foo young and omelette?
The ingredients that are set in the egg mixture, or the filling, differ between an omelette and an egg foo young. The omelet is additionally cooked until the egg mixture turns light brown. According to omelet standards, the egg foo young is “overcooked” when it turns golden brown.
What does egg foo young mean in Chinese?
The omelette dish known as “egg foo young” is popular in Chinese, Indonesian, British, and Chinese American cuisine. This dish, which is literally translated as “Hibiscus egg,” is made with beaten eggs and usually includes minced ham.
Does egg foo young have meat?
The name is Cantonese and means “hibiscus egg. Egg Foo Yung, also spelled Egg Foo Young and Egg Fu Yung, is a dish that is typically made with beaten eggs and ham but, like the omelet we are all familiar with, can also include a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables.