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Roast Pork Egg Foo Yung Recipe

Description: This delightful Roast Pork Egg Foo Yung recipe originates from ‘The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook’ by Gloria Bley Miller, crafted at the request of a dedicated Zaar member. It’s a savory delight bursting with Chinese flavors, featuring succulent roast pork and an array of fresh vegetables, all bound together with fluffy eggs. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, especially when time is of the essence.

  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Recipe Category: Pork
  • Keywords: Vegetable, Meat, Chinese, Asian, < 30 Mins, Stove Top

Ingredients:

Quantity Ingredient
6 Chinese cabbage
1/4 Bamboo shoot
1 Water chestnut
1/2 Roast pork
1/4 Dried mushrooms
2 Eggs
Salt
Sugar
Oil (for frying)

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

  • Calories: 144.1
  • Fat Content: 10.6g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 2.4g
  • Cholesterol Content: 167mg
  • Sodium Content: 206.1mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 4.3g
  • Fiber Content: 0.8g
  • Sugar Content: 1.8g
  • Protein Content: 8.3g

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Ingredients:

    • Begin by soaking the dried mushrooms until they become plump and tender.
    • Shred the roast pork into thin strips.
    • Finely shred the Chinese cabbage stems, bamboo shoots, and soaked mushrooms.
    • Thinly slice the water chestnuts.
  2. Stir-Fry Vegetables and Pork:

    • Heat a bit of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
    • Add the shredded vegetables and roast pork to the skillet.
    • Stir-fry the mixture for about 1 minute until the vegetables are just tender.
    • Cover the skillet and let it cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat.
    • Once cooked, remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  3. Prepare Egg Mixture:

    • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until they are well combined.
    • Stir in salt and sugar to the beaten eggs.
    • Combine the beaten eggs with the stir-fried vegetable and pork mixture.
  4. Frying the Egg Foo Yung:

    • Heat the remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat.
    • Spoon the egg and vegetable mixture into the skillet, forming small individual omelets.
    • Alternatively, divide the mixture in half and pan-fry as two separate large omelets.
    • Allow the omelets to cook until the bottom is golden brown and set.
    • Carefully flip each omelet to cook the other side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
  5. Serve and Enjoy:

    • Once cooked to perfection, transfer the Roast Pork Egg Foo Yung to a serving plate.
    • Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of soy sauce.
    • Serve hot and enjoy this delicious Chinese delight!

Additional Notes:

  • This omelet variation is sometimes referred to as Subgum Egg Foo Yung due to its diverse range of ingredients.
  • Variations: Feel free to customize this recipe according to your preferences:
    • Substitute 1 cup of blanched bean sprouts for the bamboo shoots.
    • Swap out Chinese cabbage for blanched celery.
    • Enhance the flavor by adding minced fresh ginger root, slivered scallions, and shredded smoked ham during the stir-frying step.

Now, savor the tantalizing flavors of this homemade Roast Pork Egg Foo Yung, a perfect blend of savory goodness and wholesome ingredients. Enjoy! 🍳🥢

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