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Oyster Sauce Egg Foo Young蠔油芙蓉蛋

A Hong Kong-style omelette made with beaten eggs folded with stir-fried pork, shrimp, and vegetables, then pan-fried until golden and puffy. Served with a rich, savory oyster sauce gravy drizzled over the top. A beloved comfort food that combines protein-rich ingredients with a light, fluffy egg base.

  • 25 min
  • 2 servings
  • Level 2
  • Hong Kong
  • Shellfish
Oyster Sauce Egg Foo Young
01Ingredients
  • 8 whole Eggs
  • 150g Shrimp
  • 100g Pork belly
  • 80g Bean sprouts
  • 60g Carrot
  • 50g Onion
  • 3 stalk Spring onion
  • 3 clove Garlic
  • 2tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 1tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1tsp Sesame oil
  • 100ml Chicken stock
  • 1tbsp Cornstarch
  • 3tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 0.5tsp White pepper
  • 1tsp Sugar
  • 1tsp Sesame seeds
Nutrition (per serving)512kcal
  • Protein32.4g
  • Carbs12.8g
  • Fat37.2g

Fiber 1.2 gSodium 1156 mg

02Steps
  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry pork belly until cooked through.
  2. Add shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink.
  3. Add garlic, carrot, onion, and bean sprouts. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  4. Transfer cooked ingredients to a bowl and let cool slightly. Season with white pepper and sesame oil.
  5. Beat eggs in a bowl. Pour into the cooled ingredient mixture and gently fold together until combined.
  6. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour egg mixture into the hot oil.
  7. Pan-fry for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and edges are set. Carefully flip and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  8. Transfer omelette to a serving plate. Keep warm.
  9. In a small saucepan, combine chicken stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
  10. Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water to make a slurry. Pour into the boiling sauce and stir until thickened.
  11. Pour the hot oyster sauce gravy over the omelette. Garnish with spring onion and sesame seeds.

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