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Pork and Shrimp Egg Foo Young

Crisp-edged egg pancakes packed with bean sprouts, cabbage, pork, and shrimp, finished with a savory brown gravy. Classic Chinese-American diner comfort.

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Pork and Shrimp Egg Foo Young plated Chinese dinner

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Pork and Shrimp Egg Foo Young

Yield4
Prep30 min
Cook20 min
Total50 min

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  1. 1

    Beat 6 large eggs and mix with 1 cup fresh bean sprouts, ¼ cup sliced scallions, ¼ cup diced celery, 1 cup shredded napa cabbage, ⅓–½ cup chopped water chestnuts, ½–1 cup diced cooked pork, 2–3 oz chopped cooked shrimp, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until evenly distributed.

  2. 2

    Heat about 2 teaspoons neutral oil in a 4–6 inch skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add about ⅓ cup of the egg mixture and fry like a pancake until the bottom is lightly browned and set, 2–3 minutes; flip and brown the other side 1–2 minutes. Repeat, adding oil as needed. Keep cooked patties warm.

  3. 3

    For the gravy: heat 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon vinegar in a small pan. Stir in 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water and cook until bubbling and thick enough to coat a spoon, 1–2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Serve the hot egg foo young with gravy spooned over the top. You want fluffy, browned egg pancakes packed with pork, shrimp, and crunchy veg under a savory gravy — not greasy omelets or a thin watery sauce.

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