Crispy Egg Foo Young (Print Version)

Golden crispy omelet patties loaded with vegetables and your choice of meat, topped with homemade brown 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

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl until smooth and well combined.
02 - Add bean sprouts, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, bell pepper, and diced protein to the egg mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
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 egg mixture into the pan for each patty. Flatten gently with the back of a spoon. Fry 2–3 patties simultaneously, depending on pan size.
05 - Cook each side for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip carefully with a spatula and finish cooking the opposite side. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Repeat with remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed between batches.
06 - Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
07 - Whisk cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl until smooth to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
08 - Plate the crispy Egg Foo Young patties hot. Drizzle generously with the savory gravy and garnish with additional sliced green onions if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy edges give way to an impossibly fluffy, tender center that feels like eating a cloud
  • That rich brown gravy ties everything together into restaurant-quality comfort food
  • You can customize the fillings with whatever vegetables and proteins are lurking in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan or your patties will steam instead of fry and never get that coveted crispiness
  • Let each patty cook undisturbed for the full 2 to 3 minutes before attempting to flip
  • The gravy continues to thicken as it sits, so make it just before serving
03 -
  • Use a 1/2 cup measure for consistent patties that cook evenly
  • Keep finished patties warm in a 200°F oven while cooking the rest
  • Prep all your vegetables the night before for an effortless weeknight dinner

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