Ultimate Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) Egg Foo Young Recipe

Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) Egg Foo Young has always been a popular request. As a matter of fact, you can add anything you like this the egg foo young. But today, we are going to use char siu and lots of yummy vegetables inside. Let’s get started with the Ultimate Char Siu Egg Foo Young Recipe!

Serve 6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

For the Egg Foo Young:
8 eggs, whisked
1/6 teaspoon salt
2 cups char siu, sliced
2 cups Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
2 cups bean sprouts
2 cups chives, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons avocado oil, separated

For the Gravy:
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

Char Siu Egg Foo Young Directions

1. To prepare the ingredients, slice the char siu, Napa cabbage, and chives.
2. In a large bowl, crack in the eggs, and whisk. Add the salt and cornstarch slurry (which is 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water). Whisk.
3. Also add the char siu, Napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and chives. Mix together.
   In a seasoned wok, over high heat, add about 1 tablespoon of avocado oil (you could also use other high smoking point oil).
4. Turn to medium-low heat, and add a ladleful of egg mixture to the wok. Cook until golden brown, 2 minutes on each side.
5. Repeat with the rest of the egg mixture.
6. To make the gravy, in a saucepan, over medium heat, add the chicken stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Whisk. Add in the cornstarch slurry. (Which is 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water) Stir until thickened. Set aside.
7. Serve the egg foo young on a plate, and drizzle the gravy on top. Enjoy!