Shrimp Egg Foo Young Recipe

This light and flavorful egg foo young recipe features crispy patties paired with a rich Chinese sauce made from soy sauce and Chinese cooking wine—a perfect balance of taste.

What is Egg Foo Young?

Egg foo young is a Chinese-style omelet, fried to crispy perfection and topped with a savory soy-based gravy. Typically, it includes bean sprouts, green onions, and a protein like shrimp in this version.

How to Prepare Egg Foo Young

Below is the complete step-by-step guide, but here's a quick rundown of what to expect when preparing your own homemade shrimp egg foo young:

1. Combine the shrimp, bean sprouts, eggs, green onions, and garlic powder in a bowl.
2. Heat some oil in a pan, form the mixture into patties, and cook until golden and crispy on both sides.
3. Prepare the sauce on the stovetop and let it simmer until it thickens.
4. Pour the sauce over the patties and serve.

Chef’s Tip

How to Store Egg Foo Young

Keep any leftover egg foo young in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, use the stove or oven—avoid the microwave for the best texture and flavor.

Dinogo Community Feedback and Tips

"Delicious!" says BethK. "The sauce was fantastic. I’ve made this dish multiple times, experimenting with different vegetables, and it’s always been great!"

"Fantastic recipe!" says SColson782. "I paired it with another Dinogo recipe (Easy Asian Dipping Sauce) and the results were amazing!"

"I’ve made this dish so many times and I just can’t get enough of it," says mgemisis. "I crave it! It’s so easy to make, and my husband loves it just as much as I do."

Editorial by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 8 ounces fresh bean sprouts

• 1 cup cooked small shrimp

• 4 large eggs

• ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine, sherry, or apple cider vinegar

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Cooking Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the bean sprouts, shrimp, eggs, green onions, and garlic powder until everything is mixed together evenly.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Pour about 1/2 cup of the egg mixture into the pan to form a patty. Continue adding patties in batches, cooking them until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side.

While the patties are cooking, prepare the sauce: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together chicken broth, cornstarch, sugar, cooking wine, and soy sauce. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens.

Nutritional Information (per serving)