Egg Foo Yung Sauce 1
Transform your homemade Egg Foo Yung into a restaurant-quality delight with this silky, flavor-packed Egg Foo Yung Sauce. Simple yet incredibly flavorful, this easy recipe combines the umami-rich notes of soy sauce and oyster sauce with a hint of sweetness from sugar, balanced by the aromatic warmth of sesame oil and white pepper. Thickened to perfection with a quick cornstarch slurry, this glossy sauce comes together in just 10 minutes, making it the ideal finishing touch for your egg patties. Use it as a topping or a savory dipping sauce, and take your favorite Chinese-American classic to the next level. Perfect for family dinners or a quick weeknight treat!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Stir until smooth and no lumps remain.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 4
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Step 5
Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in sesame oil and ground white pepper for added aroma and depth of flavor.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately over freshly made Egg Foo Yung or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 341.3 grams (341.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 169 |
| Total Fat 7.20g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1.00g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2146mg | 93% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20.00g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.60g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 4.90g | |
| Protein 6.50g | 13% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 42mg | 3% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 333mg | 7% |
Source of Calories