Egg Foo Yung I

Fried patties made out of an egg batter mixed with shrimp and veggies like bean sprouts and water chestnuts, served with a special hot soy sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 248 Calories

Ingredients

• 5 eggs
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup cold water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
• 1 cup cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and chopped
• 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute bell pepper and onion until tender, then stir in shrimp, bean sprouts, water chestnuts and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Heat through, then remove skillet from heat and set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a second large skillet. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetable mixture, then pour mixture into heated skillet, forming patties about 5 inches in diameter. Fry until browned, then turn and fry on other side until browned. Drain, place on an oven-safe platter and keep warm in oven until read to serve.

Step 3

To Make Hot Soy Sauce: In a small bowl combine the cornstarch, water, bouillon and 2 tablespoons soy sauce and beat together. Serve with warm patties.