Egg Foo Young

Egg Foo Young is a quick and flavorful Chinese-American classic that's perfect for any meal of the day. This savory egg pancake is packed with tender bean sprouts, earthy mushrooms, crisp green onions, and your choice of succulent shrimp or smoky diced ham, all bound together by fluffy eggs and a touch of sesame oil for extra depth. Each golden, pan-fried patty is topped with a luscious, homemade gravy made from silky chicken broth and thickened to perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines ease and elegance, making it ideal for busy weeknights or impressive dinner spreads. Pair it with steamed rice or a simple side salad for a restaurant-quality dish you'll love to make time and time again.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 4 stalks green onions
• 0.5 cup cooked shrimp or diced ham
• 0.5 cup mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, crack and beat the eggs until yolks and whites are well combined.

Step 2

Add bean sprouts, finely chopped green onions, cooked shrimp or diced ham, sliced mushrooms, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper to the eggs. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Pour a ladleful of the egg mixture into the skillet, forming a round omelet shape. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are set and golden brown.

Step 5

Flip the omelet carefully using a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Repeat with the remaining egg mixture, adding more oil as needed.

Step 6

For the gravy, in a small saucepan, bring chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 7

Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl until smooth, then gradually stir into the simmering broth until it thickens slightly.

Step 8

To serve, pour a few tablespoons of the savory gravy over each egg foo young patty.

Step 9

Garnish with additional green onions if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	996.6 grams (996.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1122

Total Fat 79.50g	102%
Saturated Fat 16.70g	84%
Polyunsaturated Fat 29.50g
Cholesterol 1347mg	449%
Sodium 2436mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 29.30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4.50g	16%
Total Sugars 8.70g
Protein 77.40g	155%

Vitamin D 457IU	2286%
Calcium 300mg	23%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 1645mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.6%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 10.3%