Egg Foo Young

Name: Egg Foo Young
Ingredients: 2 cups, plus 3 Tbsp. peanut oil, divided; 4 ounces mixed fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 clove); 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 3 1/2 cups lower-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 Tbsp., plus 2 tsp. soy sauce, divided; 1/4 cup, plus 4 tsp. cornstarch, divided; 2 cups chopped peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp (about 12 oz.); 2 cups mung bean sprouts; 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 small onion); 6 large eggs; 1/4 cup chopped scallions, plus more for serving; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Hot cooked white rice

18 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 cups, plus 3 Tbsp. peanut oil, divided
4 ounces mixed fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 clove)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 1/2 cups lower-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp., plus 2 tsp. soy sauce, divided
1/4 cup, plus 4 tsp. cornstarch, divided
2 cups chopped peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp (about 12 oz.)
2 cups mung bean sprouts
1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 small onion)
6 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped scallions, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Hot cooked white rice

Directions

1

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Add flour and 1 tablespoon of the oil, and cook, stirring constantly, until flour is slightly toasted, about 20 seconds. Add garlic, turmeric, and paprika; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Gradually add 3 cups of the broth, whisking constantly. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
2

Reduce heat to medium to maintain a simmer. Stir in oyster sauce, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
3

Stir together 1/4 cup of the cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup broth in a medium bowl. Slowly drizzle cornstarch mixture into simmering sauce, and simmer until sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute. Cover and keep warm.
4

Toss shrimp with 1 teaspoon each of the cornstarch and soy sauce. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large wok or skillet. Add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a large bowl, and cool 5 minutes.
5

While shrimp cool, heat remaining 2 cups oil in a large cast-iron skillet or wok over medium-high to 350°F.
6

Add sprouts, onion, eggs, scallions, and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon soy sauce to shrimp. Fold mixture gently just until eggs are lightly beaten. (Do not overmix, or patties will become too watery and fall apart.)
7

Scoop shrimp mixture in 1/3-cupfuls into hot oil; fry until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Sprinkle patties with pepper, and garnish with scallions. Serve hot with rice and mushroom gravy.