Delicious egg foo young

Egg Foo Young is a traditional Cantonese dish, popular in Guangzhou banquet cuisine. The dish consists of egg patties with a golden-brown exterior, filled with various ingredients that intertwine within the egg. The outer layer is tender and smooth, with a rich egg flavor. When eaten with a spoon, the dish offers a slight tangy aftertaste and a soft and tender texture.

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POSTED:09/07/2024
Level:Easy
Yield:1-2 servings
Total:25 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:5 min

Egg Foo Young is a Cantonese home-style dish made primarily with eggs, seafood, and vegetables. The eggs are smooth and tender, complemented by the delicious flavors of seafood, creating a rich and nutritious dish. Many people enjoy Egg Foo Young, but it requires attention to some cooking tips. Once you've mastered the techniques, it becomes easy to prepare! Let's learn together!


1.What is Egg Foo Young?

Egg Foo Young is a traditional Cantonese dish renowned for its unique preparation method and rich flavors. It typically consists of beaten eggs mixed with various ingredients, then fried to a golden brown color. The dish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, featuring a strong egg flavor and distinctive texture. During preparation, the egg mixture is combined with different ingredients, stirred well, and fried in a pan until both sides are golden brown, forming patties with evenly distributed ingredients.


2.Is Egg Foo Young healthy?

①Egg Foo Young is nutritious as it contains abundant protein, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. Consuming it in moderation can help supplement the body with necessary nutrients, promoting overall health.

②Egg Foo Young is rich in lecithin, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and aid in digestion and absorption of food, thereby facilitating digestion.

③Egg Foo Young contains abundant vitamins, minerals, protein, and other essential nutrients. Consuming it in moderation can help supplement the body with necessary nutrients, which can enhance the immune system.


3.Do Egg Foo Young have to be eaten with meat gravy?

Egg Foo Young can be paired according to personal taste preferences. It can be fried, which not only enhances its authentic flavor but also gives it a fluffy and light texture, significantly reducing cooking time. Alternatively, you can prepare a separate serving of meat gravy. After frying Egg Foo Young until golden brown, pour over the meat gravy, sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, and serve with rice.


4.Can Egg Foo Young be made with vegetables and meat substitutes?

You can innovate according to personal taste and preferences. Whether it's classic Egg Foo Young or versions with added meat, vegetables, seafood, or other ingredients, it can all contribute delicious dishes to the dining table.


5.How to store Egg Foo Young?

From a health perspective, it is generally not recommended to consume overnight eggs because nutrients can degrade and bacteria may develop, potentially causing health risks. Since Egg Foo Young contains cooked egg whites, its nutritional value decreases significantly if stored overnight. However, if you haven't finished Egg Foo Young and it hasn't spoiled, you can store it in the refrigerator for one or two days without issues. This helps maintain its freshness and safety for consumption.


What difficulties are there in creating a light and delicious dish using eggs? Below, I will introduce the process of making Fu Rong eggs. Feel free to follow along if you're interested!

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 2 eggs

ACCESSORIES

  • 1/2 pound clams
  • 1/4 onion

SEASONINGS

  • 2 stalks of green onions
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon cooking wine
  • 2 teaspoons salt

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Soak the clams in water for two hours to expel sand, then blanch them in boiling water (add a bit of cooking wine to remove any fishy smell) until they open. Remove the clam meat and discard the black intestines from the tail. Finely chop the onion and scallions for later use. Beat the eggs until well mixed.

Tip:

Adding salt when beating the eggs helps proteins coagulate better, resulting in a smoother and more uniform final dish.(This step is not included in the total production time.)

Soak clams, blanch, remove meat, discard intestines, chop onions & scallions, beat eggs.

STEP 2

Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry chopped scallions, onions, and razor clam meat over high heat. Add salt to taste and cook for about two minutes until almost fully cooked.

Stir-fry scallions, onions, and razor clam meat in high heat with salt for 2 minutes.

STEP 3

Spread the minced onions evenly in the pan, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

Spread minced onions in pan, reduce heat to medium-low.

STEP 4

Pour in the beaten eggs and thoroughly mix them with the cooked ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat for about two minutes.

Mix beaten eggs with cooked ingredients, cook for 2 mins.

STEP 5

Once one side is cooked, flip it over and cook for another two minutes until both sides are done. Then, plate the dish.

Cook one side, flip, cook other side for 2 mins, plate.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Delicious egg foo young
  • Main Ingredients:3
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:342 g
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 342 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):246 kcal
    11%
  • Protein:12.72 g
    23%
  • Fat:8.85 g Why gray?
    18%
  • Carbohydrates:28.04 g
    11%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 22%
    54 kcal
  • Fat: 32%
    80 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 45%
    112 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
15:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

7 REVIEWS

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HarrisonOctober 26, 2024

I made a very tasty egg foo yung, thanks to the recipe.
reply:
October 28, 2024
congratulations, I hope you will continue to explore more egg-based dishes.
OliverOctober 14, 2024

This egg foo yung recipe is very simple and good for newbies to make.
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October 16, 2024
thank you very much, I hope you enjoy the process of making this delicious dish.
SofiaOctober 03, 2024

What heat do you use when frying the omelette?
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October 06, 2024
Use medium-low heat, so that the egg pancake can be evenly heated and not easily fried.
DaisySeptember 20, 2024

Should I sieve the eggs after beating them?
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September 22, 2024
Sifting makes the egg mixture finer, but it can be made without sifting and it doesn't have much effect on the overall result.
MaryJuly 24, 2024

The process of making egg puffs is clear and straightforward, suitable for novices and skilled cooks alike, and ideal for family dinners.
AbnerJuly 12, 2024

It's delicious.
adamJuly 12, 2024

This egg recipe is so delicious that it has a catchy name, Delicious egg foo young!
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