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Egg Foo Young

Egg Foo Young: A Fluffy Chinese Omelet You'll Love

Enjoy the delightful taste of Egg Foo Young, a fluffy Chinese omelet filled with colorful veggies and tender chicken.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 omelets
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Omelet
  • 4 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup celery thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms diced
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup bean sprouts optional
  • 1 cup scallions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup cooked chicken diced
  • 1/2 tablespoon canola oil for frying
For the Gravy
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large beaten eggs with red bell pepper, celery, mushrooms, onion, and bean sprouts. Add half of the chopped scallions, kosher salt, and white pepper to taste. Allow the mixture to sit for about 5 minutes.
Gravy
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar over low heat. Stirring continuously, bring to a gentle simmer. Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and whisk it into the sauce, cooking until it thickens and bubbles—about 3-5 minutes.
Cooking the Omelet
  1. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Pour in 1/2 cup of the egg mixture, cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Carefully flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  2. Repeat with the remaining egg mixture, adding more oil as needed, cooking each omelet until golden and fluffy.
Serving
  1. Plate the omelets while warm, drizzle the gravy over the top, and garnish with the remaining scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1omeletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customize with your choice of proteins and veggies.

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