Egg Fu Yong I

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 5
Egg Fu Yong I is a savory omelet with stir-fried vegetables, shrimp and pork, and a light gravy
in Chinese

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 eggs
1/2 cup small shrimp , shelled
1 slice pork shoulder , shredded ( or use 1 piece of sausage , diced )
1 sweet onion , shredded
oil ( for frying )
1 piece canned bamboo shoot , shredded thinly ( optional )
2 -3 pieces canned shiitake mushrooms , shredded thinly and cut into smaller pieces ( optional )
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fine sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon msg or 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/3 teaspoon dark soya sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
312
Sugar
2g
Fat
20g
Egg Fu Yong I is a classic Chinese staple food that has been around since the 1930s. It is simple, delicious, and perfect for a quick meal. This dish is a vegetable-stir-fry omelet with pork and shrimp; you can customize the ingredients to your palate. This recipe is both functional and flexible and is suitable for anyone seeking a quick and healthy meal. The gravy on top of the omelet enhances the umami flavor and gives the dish a whole new dimension. Egg Fu Yong is a great opportunity to experiment with flavors and is ideal for a quick family meal or a dinner party with friends.

Instructions

1.Beat eggs in a mixing bowl. Add shrimp, pork or sausage, onion, bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms and mix all together.
2.Add salt, sesame oil, MSG or sugar and dark soy sauce to the mixture and stir thoroughly.
3.Heat oil in a medium frying pan (enough to shallow-fry over medium heat).
4.Scoop out a ladle of the mixture, pour into the oil and shape it into a round (or oval) omelet.
5.Fry until golden brown, turn over and fry again until fully cooked.
6.Dish up and drain excess oil.
7.Aim for two omelets per person.
8.In a small saucepan, heat and stir 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch until sauce thickens. Pour the gravy over the omelet and serve hot.

PROS

Egg Fu Yong I is entirely customizable based on the ingredients you have on hand, and cooking the omelet is fast and simple.
You can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack, and it goes well with steamed white rice, Chow Mein or a Green Salad.

CONS

Egg Fu Yong I is not the perfect dish for persons with high cholesterol because of the egg content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggs are high in protein, vitamins, and minerals that contribute to good health. A single egg provides a lot of nutrients like choline, Vitamin D, and essential amino acids. Shrimp is high in protein and has some good cholesterol, and can help reduce inflammation and promote heart health. Pork provides a good source of Vitamin B12.

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