Egg Foo Yung Sauce 1 Recipe

Master the art of authentic Egg Foo Yung with this incredible sauce recipe, inspired by Gloria Bley Miller's "The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook." This quick and easy sauce elevates your egg foo yung to restaurant-quality deliciousness. Discover endless flavor variations – from classic savory to sweet and tangy!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 3 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Egg Foo Yung Sauce 1

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How to Make Egg Foo Yung Sauce 1

  1. Heat 1 cup of chicken or vegetable stock in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
  4. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering stock, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  5. Spoon the sauce generously over each cooked egg foo yung omelet.
  6. Alternatively, serve the sauce hot in a small bowl as a delicious dipping sauce.
  7. **Flavor Variations:**
  8. **Savory Delight:** Add 1/4 teaspoon sugar, a dash of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or a few drops of sesame oil) to the stock in step 1.
  9. **Oyster Sauce Kick:** Add 1 tablespoon oyster sauce to the stock in step 1.
  10. **Sweet & Tangy:** Add 1 tablespoon ketchup and/or 2 teaspoons sherry to the stock in step 1.
  11. **Rich & Complex:** Omit soy sauce in step 1. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce to step 2, whisking it in with the cornstarch slurry.
  12. **Molasses Magic:** Blend 1 teaspoon molasses or dark corn syrup into the cornstarch slurry in step 3.
  13. **No-Water Option:** Omit the water in step 3 and use only the cornstarch.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Egg Foo Yung Sauce 1?

Egg Foo Yung Sauce 1 takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Egg Foo Yung Sauce 1?

Egg Foo Yung Sauce 1 has approximately 3 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Egg Foo Yung Sauce 1?

The key ingredients for Egg Foo Yung Sauce 1 are Stock, Salt, Soy Sauce, Cornstarch, Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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