Crispy Egg Foo Young (Printable)
Golden crispy omelet patties with vegetables and protein in savory brown gravy
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup bean sprouts
02 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1/2 cup sliced green onions
04 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
05 - 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
→ Protein
06 - 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, pork, or tofu, diced
→ Eggs
07 - 6 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
→ Oil
11 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
→ Gravy
12 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 - 2 tablespoons cold water
17 - 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
18 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Add bean sprouts, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, bell pepper, and chosen protein to egg mixture. Stir until vegetables and meat are evenly distributed.
03 - Heat 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Scoop approximately 1/2 cup of mixture per patty into hot pan, flattening gently with spatula. Cook 2-3 patties at a time. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed.
05 - Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce if using, sesame oil, and white pepper in small saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat.
06 - Mix cornstarch with cold water in small bowl to create slurry. Stir into simmering sauce and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
07 - Plate crispy patties hot and drizzle generously with savory gravy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- That incredible contrast between crispy edges and a tender, custardy center that makes every bite satisfying
- The gravy ties everything together with rich umami flavor that transforms simple ingredients into something special
- You can customize the fillings based on whats in your fridge, making it endlessly adaptable
02 -
- Dont overcrowd the pan or the temperature will drop and youll end up with soggy, greasy patties instead of crispy ones
- Let the patties drain on paper towels between batches to maintain that perfect crunch
- The gravy continues to thicken as it stands so remove it from heat just slightly before your desired consistency
03 -
- A well seasoned cast iron skillet or carbon steel wok will give you the best browning and crunch
- Room temperature eggs whisk up better and create a lighter texture than cold eggs straight from the fridge