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Egg Foo Yung I

SUBMITTED BY: Arliss

"This is a simple recipe that we use for brunch when camping."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 12 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
Read Reviews (11)
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and chopped
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
  • 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  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.
  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2003 by Paula Y.
My husband loves Egg Foo Young and this was a big hit. I did add some sliced celery and minced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2003 by LindaT
This was really tasty. I made a few seasoning changes. To the egg foo yung batter, I add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2005 by UZIMIKE
I am sorry to say that this recipe was not good at all. This did not happen to me but if you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by HALLIE_TORONTO
This has always been one of my favourite chinese food dishes when ordering in. This recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by SEVENPATCH
Thanks Arliss! I took the advice of other reviewers and added celery and garlic and a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2003 by CORRINA789
Um, more like Egg Foo YUM!! Very good, easy to make and a big hit with everyone. My husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by Jezze
This was so very tasty and a great way to make our leftover boiled shrimp go further. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2006 by mansandycan
Simple and tasty. Tastes awesome with some chili in oil. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2005 by WRENSTER4