🍳 The PERFECT Omelette: How Chinese immigrants won America (Egg Foo Young)

Summary by Krater

A chef and his father demonstrate how to make traditional Chinese-American Egg Foo Young with shrimp, bean sprouts, and a savory gravy, while exploring the history of Chinese immigration to America and the cultural significance of Chinese restaurants.

From the video

Answers: How do you make authentic Chinese-American Egg Foo Young?

• Egg Foo Young recipe
• Chinese-American cuisine history
• Chinese Exclusion Act
• Wok cooking techniques
• Immigrant history in America

Ingredients

• shrimp
• onion
• green onion
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 4 oz water
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 4-5 oz bean sprouts
• oil
• sesame oil

What it concludes

• Egg Foo Young became a classic American comfort food that helped bridge cultural divides and build empathy.
• Blanching the bean sprouts and shrimp and onions before incorporating them into the egg mixture prevents excess water from leaking into the omelet during pan-frying.
• Adding cornstarch slurry to the eggs helps the vegetables and ingredients stick together and creates a crispier texture.
• Cooking Egg Foo Young on medium-low heat after initial high heat ensures the inside becomes tender while the outside turns golden brown and crispy without burning.