Chinese Egg Foo Young
When it comes to Chinese cuisine, one dish that often gets overlooked is the classic Chinese Egg Foo Young. This dish is a delicious and versatile omelette that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with eggs, vegetables, and meats, this dish is easy to prepare and is a great way to use up leftovers in your fridge.
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup diced vegetables (carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.)
- 1/2 cup diced meats (chicken, pork, shrimp, etc.)
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and add in the diced vegetables, meats, scallions, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well to combine.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, scoop about 1/4 cup of the egg mixture into the pan for each egg foo young. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the edges are set and the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip the egg foo young and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side, or until fully cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining egg mixture, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
- Serve the egg foo young hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce or sweet chili sauce.
Tips:
- Feel free to use any combination of vegetables and meats that you have on hand. Some other popular options include bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts.
- For a vegetarian version, simply omit the meats and add in extra vegetables.
- To make the egg foo young extra fluffy, add a little bit of baking powder to the egg mixture before cooking.
If you're a fan of Chinese food, you'll definitely want to give this classic Chinese Egg Foo Young a try. With its tasty combination of eggs, vegetables, and meats, it's a dish that's sure to satisfy. So why not give it a try today?
