Egg Foo Young

Make these egg patties with chicken or beef and top them off with a homemade sauce for an easy Chinese dinner. Serve with brown rice and a salad for a complete and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup chicken, cooked and diced (or beef)
- 1/3 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1 cup mushrooms, stems and pieces
- 2 teaspoons cooking oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Beat eggs with electric mixer (or by hand) until very thick and light, about 5 minutes.
- Fold in bean sprouts, chicken or beef, mushrooms, and onion.
- Heat oil in frying pan over moderate heat.
- Pour egg mixture by half cupsful into the pan. Brown on one side; turn and brown the other side. Keep warm while preparing the sauce.
- Mix sauce ingredients in small saucepan until smooth.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Serve sauce over patties.
Thrifty Recipes: Main Dishes
University of Maine Cooperative Extension