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The Best Egg Foo Young Recipe

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If you’ve ever ordered Chinese takeout, chances are you’ve come across Egg Foo Young. It’s a golden Cantonese-style omelet that’s bursting with flavor. But here’s the secret: it’s even better when you make it yourself. Today, I’d like to share with you just how simple and satisfying it is to recreate this takeout favorite at home. With fresh ingredients and a few easy steps, you’ll have a dish that’s not only tastier than takeout but also healthier, faster, and way more rewarding.

Egg Foo Young Recipe

Serve 4-6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
8 eggs, whisked
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chives, sliced into 1-inch pieces
2 cups bean sprouts
2 cups small shrimp, deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water)
4 tablespoons extra light olive oil, separated

For the gravy:
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water)

1. Make the eggs:
  • In a large bowl, crack the eggs and whisk. Add the salt and cornstarch slurry. Whisk.
  • Also add the chives, bean sprouts, and shrimp. (You could also add some char siu and ham to this recipe.) Whisk.
  • In a seasoned wok, over high heat, add in the extra light olive oil (you could also use other high-smoking point oils).
  • Turn to medium-low heat, add a ladleful of egg and vegetable mixture into the wok. Cook until golden brown, 2 minutes on each side.
  • Repeat with the rest of the egg and vegetable mixture.
2. Make the gravy:
  • In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the chicken stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer. Add in the cornstarch slurry. Stir until thickened. Set aside.
  • Place it on a plate. Serve with the gravy.

8 thoughts on “The Best Egg Foo Young Recipe”

  1. Paula Gerrard

    Hi
    Can you omit the bean sprouts and shrimp as im not keen on those,I’d just like it to be plain egg-foo-young and if so do i need to adjust the recipe?

    Reply
    1. CiCi

      Hi Paula,

      Thanks for the question! You could have a little less salt in the recipe. Everything else can stay the same. Happy cooking! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Paula Gerrard

    Hi do i need to adjust recipe if im just wanting plain egg foo young or can I just omit the shrimp and vegetables?

    Reply
    1. CiCi

      Thanks for the question! You could have a little less salt in the recipe. Everything else can stay the same. Happy cooking!

      Reply

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