Shrimp Egg Foo Young with Savory Gravy

Name: Shrimp Egg Foo Young with Savory Gravy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 10 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cup mung bean sprouts; 1 onion; 1 scallions, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic; 1 tsp shallot or red onion; 6 large eggs; 3 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock; 6 cup neutral oil; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 3 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 tsp light soy sauce; 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce; 1/4 tsp sesame oil; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp white pepper

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time45 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

shrimp, peeled and deveined
10 oz
mung bean sprouts
2 cup
onion
1
scallions, finely chopped
1
garlic
1 clove
shallot or red onion
1 tsp
large eggs
6
low-sodium chicken stock
0.8 cup
neutral oil
6 cup
all-purpose flour
2 tbsp
cornstarch
1.5 tsp
oyster sauce
2 tbsp
light soy sauce
2 tsp
dark soy sauce
0.5 tsp
sesame oil
0.3 tsp
salt
0.1 tsp
sugar
0.3 tsp
turmeric
0.5 tsp
paprika
0.5 tsp
white pepper
0.3 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep the shrimp: Finely chop the shrimp, then toss with 1/8 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp cornstarch. Set aside while you prepare the gravy.

Start the gravy: Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, turmeric, and paprika, and cook for 15 to 20 seconds to form a light roux.

Build the flavor base: Add the minced garlic and finely minced shallot or red onion. Cook, whisking, for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Make the gravy: Slowly whisk in 3 cups of the chicken stock until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper.

Thicken the gravy: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp cornstarch with the remaining 1/4 cup chicken stock. Stir about two-thirds of the slurry into the simmering gravy and cook for 30 seconds, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add more slurry if needed. Cover and keep warm.