Dinner for 4
Egg Foo Young
Eggs, shrimp, bean sprouts, and green onions form crisp patties with thickened savory sauce and jasmine rice.
Typical price
$16.25for 4 servings
$4.06 per serving$16.25 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: TheMealDB
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
ChineseDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.17Typical price |
| Fresh peas and snap peas$3.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.87Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $4.99Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.95Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.25 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastesCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugarOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted beef stock
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 8 large egg
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 spring onions
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts
- 20 shrimp
- 3 cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups jasmine rice
Steps
- Simmer the jasmine rice with water in a covered saucepan for 15 to 18 minutes until tender.
- Whisk the beef stock, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, pepper, and cornstarch slurry in a saucepan.
- Cook the sauce over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened.
- Beat the eggs with salt and sugar, then stir in the green onions, bean sprouts, and shrimp.
- Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet to 350 F.
- Fry half-cup portions for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden, the eggs are firm, and the shrimp reach 145 F.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
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