Crispy Egg Foo Young (Print Version)

Golden vegetable and egg patties with a rich brown gravy, perfect over rice.

# What You 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 Make:

01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and white pepper in large bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Add bean sprouts, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, bell pepper, and chosen 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 approximately 1/2 cup egg mixture per patty into hot pan. Gently flatten to even thickness. Cook 2-3 patties simultaneously based on pan size.
05 - Cook each side 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy edges form. Flip carefully with spatula. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining mixture, adding oil as needed.
06 - Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in small saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat.
07 - Mix cornstarch with cold water in small bowl to create smooth slurry. Stir into simmering sauce. Continue cooking 1-2 minutes until gravy thickens to desired consistency.
08 - Plate hot Egg Foo Young patties and drizzle generously with prepared gravy. Serve immediately while crispy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between the golden crispy edges and tender center creates that restaurant texture most home cooks chase for years
  • You can customize the protein and vegetables based on whatever needs clearing from your crisper drawer
  • The gravy comes together in minutes and transforms the whole dish into something that feels indulgent yet simple
02 -
  • The patties will deflate slightly as they rest, which is completely normal, so serve them promptly after frying for the best texture
  • Letting the egg mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking actually helps the flavors meld together
  • If your gravy seems too thick, whisk in additional broth a tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency
03 -
  • Pat your vegetables dry with paper towels before mixing into the eggs to prevent soggy patties
  • Let the finished patties rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels to maintain crispiness on all sides

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