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Vegetable Egg Foo Young Recipe

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  • Author: Kim Cooks Easy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course, Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light and crispy omelet filled with mixed vegetables, served with a rich, flavorful brown sauce. Perfect with rice for a satisfying meal!


Ingredients

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  • For the Egg Foo Young:
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
  • For the Brown Gravy:
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegetarian option)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • 1. Make the Gravy:
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together vegetable broth, soy sauce, oyster (or hoisin) sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.
  • Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
  • 2. Prepare the Egg Foo Young:
  • 3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • 4. Stir in cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, mushrooms, and green onions.
  • 3. Cook the Omelets:
  • 5. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • 6. Pour ¼ cup of the egg mixture into the pan and spread slightly.
  • 7. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes.
  • 8. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
  • 4. Serve & Enjoy:
  • 9. Place omelets on a plate, drizzle with brown gravy, and garnish with extra green onions. Serve with steamed rice.

Notes

  • Add protein by mixing in tofu, shrimp, or cooked chicken.
  • For a crispy texture, use a little more oil when frying.
  • Customize the veggies with bell peppers, zucchini, or water chestnuts.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 190mg