Crispy Egg Foo Young (Printable)

Golden vegetable-filled egg patties with savory brown gravy

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup bean sprouts
02 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1/2 cup sliced green onions
04 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
05 - 1/4 cup diced bell pepper

→ Protein

06 - 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, pork, or tofu, diced

→ Eggs

07 - 6 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

→ Oil

11 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil for frying

→ Gravy

12 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 - 2 tablespoons cold water
17 - 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
18 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Add bean sprouts, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, bell pepper, and protein of choice to the egg mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
03 - Heat 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Scoop approximately 1/2 cup of egg mixture per patty into the hot pan. Gently flatten with the back of a spoon. Cook 2–3 patties at a time, depending on pan size.
05 - Cook each side for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy edges form. Flip carefully with a spatula and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Add more oil as needed between batches.
06 - Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
07 - Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir into the simmering broth and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
08 - Plate the crispy patties hot and drizzle generously with the savory gravy. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy edges and tender, vegetable-packed center is absolutely worth the effort
  • That savory gravy transforms simple eggs into something restaurant-worthy and comforting
  • You can customize the protein and vegetables based on whatever's in your fridge right now
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan or the temperature will drop and your omelets will steam instead of crisp
  • The patties will puff up dramatically while cooking then settle, which is completely normal
  • Cornstarch slurry must be cold or you'll end up with lumpy gravy instead of smooth sauce
03 -
  • Let the egg mixture sit for 10 minutes before cooking so flavors meld together
  • Use a measuring cup with a spout for the neatest patty shapes

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