Egg Foo Young: Have you ever had this dish? Do you like it?

[Paladin3]

Egg Foo Young is a Chinese inspired American dish. It's classically made with bean sprouts, spring onions and eggs in a round omelet patty and served with a brown sauce of soy sauce, rice wine and corn starch. As with a traditional omelet, the dish lends itself to having just about any ingredients you like added.

It's not "real" Chinese food, but is similar to many traditional Asian dishes, and has been adopted into the menu at many Chinese food restaurants both in America and Asia. I personally enjoy it on occasion, but find it's one of those dishes that can be easily butchered, despite it's relatively simple nature.

 

[Locut0s]

It's ok to agree with me when i'm right

I've actually been thinking about this thread and talked to a few of my friends and family members. Yes it's based on an authentic Chinese dish and can be ordered even in china to some degree. Though it's much more popular as an American Chinese dish. Also the gravy sauce is a wholly American addition. You won't find it with the sauce in most authentic Chinese restaurants.

 

[Brigandier]

I have never et egg foo young, but I always thought the name was bad ass. Now that I know what it is I will try it the next time I eat Red Fast Food.

 

[cherrytwist]

Ordered out the other night and had EFY. I can make a decent batch myself.