Egg Foo Yung

16 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 cup low-sodium canned chicken broth
  • 1 12 tablespoons oyster sauce (found in the ethnic or Oriental section of your grocery store)
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 bunch scallion (green onions)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (found in the ethnic or Oriental section of your grocery store)
  • 12 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 14 lb sliced fresh mushrooms (if at all possible, use shiitake)
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprout (3 ounces. Found in the produce section of most large grocery stores)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 ounces peeled cooked shrimp, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Whisk together chicken broth, oyster sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally, and simmer 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat.
  4. 4
    Chop scallions, separating white parts and greens.
  5. 5
    Beat eggs in a bowl with sesame oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  6. 6
    Cook white scallion, mushrooms, bean sprouts, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt in vegetable oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until any liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add the shrimp and half of the scallion greens, then pour in the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are just cooked but still slightly loose.
  8. 8
    Cover skillet and cook until eggs are just set, about 3 minutes.
  9. 9
    Serve, sprinkled with remaining scallion greens.
  10. 10
    Serve sauce on the side.

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