Main course
Egg Foo Young
Golden Cantonese egg patties with tofu, mushrooms, bean sprouts, and a classic savory vegetarian gravy.

4 servingsVegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 oz smoked tofu, cut into thin strips
- 2 oz bean sprouts
- 2 oz napa cabbage, thinly shredded
- 2 oz button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 green onion, shredded
- Neutral oil, for frying
- 1 cup vegetarian mushroom or vegetable broth
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp molasses
- 1 tsp neutral oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp water or broth
Directions
- Mix tofu, sprouts, cabbage, mushrooms, and green onion.
- Beat eggs and stir in vegetable mixture.
- Heat oil to 375 F. Fry four 1/2-cup portions, 2 minutes on the first side and 1 1/2 minutes on the second; drain.
- Boil broth with sugar, salt, molasses, and oil. Stir cornstarch with water, then stir into broth until thickened.
- Serve with gravy.