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Chinese Egg Foo Young Recipe | Easy Chinese Buffet Style Dinner

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Dry the protein well. Pat shrimp and pork dry so the patties crisp instead of steam.
  • Slice thin and small. Keep veggies in small pieces for quick, even cooking.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth and slightly frothy.
  • Add soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk until no lumps remain. Cornstarch keeps the patties tender and cohesive.
  • Fold in shrimp, pork (if using), bean sprouts, green onions, cabbage, bell pepper, and onion. The mixture should look loaded but still pourable.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of neutral oil.
  • Stir the egg mixture, then ladle about 1/3 cup into the hot pan for each patty. Don’t crowd; cook in batches.
  • Cook 2 to 3 minutes until edges set and the underside turns deep golden. Flip carefully and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Look for crisp edges and a just-set center.
  • Transfer to a wire rack over a sheet pan to keep them crisp while you finish the batch. Add a bit more oil between batches if needed.
  • In a small saucepan, combine broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  • Stir the cornstarch slurry, then whisk it into the simmering sauce. Cook 30 to 60 seconds until glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in sesame oil for aroma.
  • Place patties over warm rice.
  • Spoon over gravy generously.
  • Top with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.