Egg foo young is an explosion of flavors and textures.

Along with chop suey, egg foo young is considered one of the O.G.

At its core, egg foo young is anomeletbut not just any omelet.

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It has a soft and tender interior with perfectly browned and crisped edges.

If you dont have one handy, use this trick favored by Chinese cooks.

If there is light bubbling, it means that the oil is close to 325F.

Egg Foo Young on a Plate with Jasmine Rice at a Table Setting with Chopsticks on a Napkin and a Pot of Sauce

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What Is Cornstarch Slurry?

Cornstarch helps to thicken liquidslike gravywithout imparting any flavor.

Cornstarch slurry is made by dissolving cornstarch in a small amount of water, usually at a one-to-one ratio.

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to use whatever they have on hand and create a delicious new meal out of it.

Feel free to substitute the shrimp with a protein of your choice.

Toss in other thinly sliced, quick-cooking veggies like finely shredded carrot or cabbage.

Beef Stock, Soy Sauce, Shaoxing Wine, Oyster Sauce, and White Pepper Powder Whisked Together in a Pot on a Portable Stove for Egg Foo Young Sauce

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Whisk together and bring to a simmer.

Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and whisk to dissolve.

Cover the saucepan with a lid and keep it warm on the lowest possible heat.

Hand Holding Cornstarch Slurry for Egg Foo Young

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In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until dissolved.

Add the eggs, salt, and sugar.

Whisk until well combined and there are no more egg white clumps.

Consistency of Sauce Shown Using a Spoon with the Sauce Boiling Blow for Egg Foo Young Recipe

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Add the green onion, bean sprouts, and shrimp.

Stir until everything is evenly coated.

Add the vegetable oil to a large wok; it should reach about 2 inches up the sides.

Eggs Whisked Together in a Bowl for Egg Foo Young Recipe

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Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350F, or until vigorous bubbles form around an inserted wooden chopstick.

With a ladle, gently and slowly add 1/4 of the omelet batter.

Egg foo young should immediately bubble and puff up like magic.

Egg Foo Young Ingredients Mixed into the Eggs

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Fry until golden brown and crispy on each side, about 2 minutes per side.

If there are any light spots, use a ladle to gently baste it with hot oil.

Tip

Egg foo young can be a bit tricky to flip.

Chopsticks Placed in Hot Oil to Check if Ready for Egg Foo Young Recipe

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Remove the omelet and place it on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.

Let it cool for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, repeat with the remaining batter to make 4 omelets.

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If needed, add more oil to the pan between batches.

Plate each egg foo young over a bed of rice.

Spoon the warm gravy over the top and serve immediately.

Egg Foo Young Flipped and Hot Oil Spooned onto Omelet While Cooking in the Wok

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Hot Oil Spooned onto Egg Foo Young for More Color as It Cooks in the Wok

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Egg Foo Young on a Plate Next to a Plate with Rice, a Pot of Sauce, and Small Cups with Tea

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