Dive into the savory world of Egg Foo Young, a Chinese omelet brimming with veggies, your choice of chicken or shrimp, and smothered in a rich brown gravy. Perfect as a hearty main with rice or a tantalizing appetizer with gravy for dipping.
In a bowl, combine the minced chicken with garlic powder, pepper powder, brown sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce
Mix thoroughly to marinate ensuring the chicken is well-coated with the seasoning.
In a separate bowl, toss with salt and pepper powder, mix well, and set it aside for later use.
Gravy Preparation
Combine cornstarch, water, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl.
Whisk the mixture smoothly to prevent any lumps.
In a pan over medium heat, cook the mixture, stirring continuously, until it thickens to your liking.
Once thickened, take the gravy off the heat and set aside for later. If it thickens upon cooling, gently reheat it before serving to restore its pourable consistency.
Cooking the Fillings
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Stir in the marinated chicken and cook until it's no longer pink.
Add the marinated shrimp, cooking until they're just pink. Set aside the prepared fillings for later.
Making Egg Foo Young
Beat eggs in a bowl with pepper and salt.
Mix in onions, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, and the pre-cooked chicken and shrimp.
Heat oil in a pan, pour in the egg mixture, and cook until the edges set, shaping into pancakes if desired.
Flip the omelet and cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
Serve the omelet topped with bean sprouts, warmed gravy, and a sprinkle of spring onions.
To Serve
Enjoy the rich taste of Egg Foo Young over steamy white rice for a fulfilling main dish, or dip it in its savory gravy for a tempting appetizer.
Notes
Pan Fry or Oil Fry: The restaurant-style Egg Foo Young is usually deep-fried in oil, but the recipe shared here is a homestyle pan-fried version. But you can always feel free to deep fry the omelet as well
Fillings: This Chinese Omelette is a super customizable dish and you can use pork, shrimp, chicken, veggies, or other seafood options that are handy for you
Gravy: Even though gravy is served in most Chinese restaurants, you could also make this omelet without the gravy and enjoy them like a regular omelet
Chicken-Only Tip: Boost your Chicken Egg Foo Young by marinating and pan-frying 5 tablespoons of chicken. Skip the shrimp and feel free to use small chicken chunks instead of ground meat. Continue with the recipe as is.
Shrimp-Only Tip: For a shrimp-centric dish, bypass the chicken. Use 10 large or jumbo shrimp, or ¾ cup of baby shrimp for 5 eggs. Marinate, stir-fry with ginger and garlic until pink, then follow the remaining recipe steps.