Egg Foo Young Recipe

Name: Egg Foo Young
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 8 eggs; 1/4 pound thinly sliced ham, finely chopped (or chopped cooked beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu); 1 cup fresh bean sprouts, a few healthy handfuls; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded baby bok choy; 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped; 1/4 red bell pepper, seeded and very thinly sliced; 1 bunch of scallions, whites and greens, thinly sliced on an angle; 1 inch of fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated, plus 2 thin slices; 1 large garlic clove, grated or mashed to a paste; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup tamari (aged soy sauce); 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 eggs
1/4 pound thinly sliced ham, finely chopped (or chopped cooked beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
1 cup fresh bean sprouts, a few healthy handfuls
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
1 cup shredded baby bok choy
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1/4 red bell pepper, seeded and very thinly sliced
1 bunch of scallions, whites and greens, thinly sliced on an angle
1 inch of fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated, plus 2 thin slices
1 large garlic clove, grated or mashed to a paste
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup tamari (aged soy sauce)
1 teaspoon hot sauce

1
Heat a griddle pan over medium heat and brush it with some oil.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, then stir in the ham (or substitute), bean sprouts, carrots, mushrooms, bok choy, water chestnuts, bell pepper, scallions, grated ginger, and garlic.
3
Season with salt and pepper and mix until completely combined.
4
Using a large spoon, drop about 1/2 cup of the mixture onto the heated and oiled griddle.
5
Cook like pancakes, 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden.
6
Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch in a small bowl with a splash of chicken stock to dissolve.
7
Place the remaining stock, the tamari, cornstarch mixture, hot sauce, and sliced ginger in a small pot over medium heat.
8
Cook for 3 minutes or so, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
9
Remove the sliced ginger and turn off the heat.
10
For each person, serve 2 Egg Foo Young cakes with gravy poured over the top

656

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 8 eggs, 1/4 pound thinly sliced ham, finely chopped (or chopped cooked beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu), 1 cup fresh bean sprouts, a few healthy handfuls, and more.

Yes, Egg Foo Young falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Egg Foo Young

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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