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Shrimp Egg Foo Young
Fluffy shrimp omelets served over jasmine rice and smothered in a savory Chinese-style gravy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted beef broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 8 large eggs
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp sugar
- 1 green onions
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts
- 20 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cup jasmine rice
Steps
- Prepare the gravy: In a small saucepan, combine beef broth, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water until dissolved. Add to the simmering gravy and whisk for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Keep warm.
- Prepare the omelet batter: In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Add eggs, salt, and sugar; whisk until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped green onions, mung bean sprouts, and shrimp into the egg mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Ladle 1/4 of the batter into the hot oil, frying for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and puffed. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat for remaining omelets.
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Serve each egg foo young omelet over a bed of jasmine rice, spooning warm gravy generously over the top.
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