Shrimp Egg Foo Young Chinese-Style Omelette with Gravy
Shrimp Egg Foo Young is a fluffy omelette-style dish with shrimp and vegetables.It is pan-fried until golden and served with a savory brown gravy.Popular in Chinese-American cuisine, it is hearty and comforting.Perfect with rice, it makes a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Egg Patties:
- 6 large eggs
- 200 g shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup chopped spring onions
- ½ cup shredded cabbage
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white or black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil for frying
For the Gravy:
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat eggs with soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp, bean sprouts, cabbage, onions, and spring onions. Mix gently.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Pour a ladle of egg mixture into the pan to form a patty.
- Cook until golden on both sides and set aside. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- For the gravy, heat broth in a saucepan, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Serve egg patties hot, topped with warm gravy.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavour.
- Vegetables can be adjusted to taste.
- Gravy consistency can be thick or light as preferred.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Patties can be kept warm in a low oven.