Crispy Egg Foo Young (Printable)
Fluffy egg patties with vegetables, fried golden and topped with savory gravy
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 - 2 tablespoons cold water
17 - 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
18 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
# How-to Steps:
01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and white pepper in large bowl until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Add bean sprouts, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, bell pepper, and diced protein to egg mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
03 - Heat 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Scoop 1/2 cup portions into pan, flattening gently. Fry 2-3 patties at a time, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining mixture, adding oil as needed.
05 - Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in small saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat.
06 - Mix cornstarch with cold water to form slurry. Stir into simmering sauce and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
07 - Plate hot patties and drizzle generously with savory gravy. Serve immediately while crispy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the crispy golden exterior and the tender, vegetable-packed center is absolutely irresistible
- That savory brown gravy ties everything together into the kind of meal that makes people go silent after the first bite
02 -
- Don't overcrowd the pan or the patties will steam instead of fry, losing that precious crispy exterior
- Let the gravy come to a full simmer before adding the cornstarch slurry, or it won't thicken properly
03 -
- Use a ladle or measuring cup to portion the batter evenly so all patties cook at the same rate
- Keep finished patties warm in a 200 degree oven while frying the remaining batches