# Egg Foo Young

A classic Chinese-style omelet filled with prawns, bean sprouts, and onions, topped with a rich, savory gravy.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Breakfast
- Diet: pescatarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 5 whole egg
- 100 g bean sprouts
- 1 whole spring onion
- 0.5 small red onion
- 100 g cooked prawn
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp sesame oil
- 0.25 tsp white pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt (optional)
- 3-4 tbsp neutral oil
- 200 ml water
- 1-2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp dark soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- 2-3 tsp cornflour
- 0.25 tsp sesame oil

## Instructions

1. Combine water, chicken bouillon, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
2. Whisk cornflour with 1 tablespoon of water and gradually add to the saucepan, stirring until the gravy is glossy and thickened.
3. Finish the gravy with sesame oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside to keep warm.
4. In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs, then add bean sprouts, onion, and cooked prawns. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt. Mix gently.
5. Heat oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Spoon in a portion of the egg mixture and sprinkle with spring onions.
6. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy on the edges, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked.
7. Arrange omelets on a plate, drizzle with warm gravy, and garnish with spring onions.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- large bowl
- wok
- frying pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfkVoDgCkzd/?exln=MXFwbWV6cjBnbTFueA==
- Creator: Sachie Nomura | TV Chef | Food Lover
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/210f568f-5ce0-4c44-83ae-c5c7aef7781f
- Extracted: 2026-11-13

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