OLD-FASHIONED EGG FU YUNG

Ingrediënten

• 5 large eggs — slightly beaten
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp peanut or corn oil — divided use, or more if needed
• 3 shallots — trimmed, cut lengthwise, into thin slices
• 2 garlic cloves — finely minced
• 2 oz fresh snow peas — cut diagonally, into thin slices
• 1 cup bean sprouts — tails removed, blanched and drained
• 4 oz small bay shrimp
• 1/2 lb barbecued pork — diced
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves — or green onions
• For the egg fu yung sauce
  3/4 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 tsp oyster sauce
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 1 pinch white pepper
• 1 tsp cornstarch — mixed with 1 tbsp water
• 3 drops Asian sesame oil

Materiaal

• wok

Bereiding

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, lightly beat eggs with salt.

2. 2

   Over medium-high heat, preheat wok until hot. Add 2 tablespoons of oil; tilt wok to coat sides. When hot, add shallots and garlic, stir-fry for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Increase to high heat, add snow peas, seconds later add bean sprouts; quickly stir-fry for almost 1 minute or until vegetables are tender but still crisp.⏱ 1 min

4. 4

   Toss in the shrimp and barbecued pork; stir-fry for 30 seconds to heat through. Remove from the heat.

5. 5

   Add coriander to beaten eggs; mix together.

6. 6

   Reheat wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and when hot, pour in 1/3 cup of egg mixture. Fry until bottom is golden brown and the edges are crisp (about 1 minute). Turn patty over and brown other side (about 45 seconds to a minute). Remove and keep warm. Fry remaining egg mixture in same manner, adding more oil if needed. Arrange omelets on a serving platter.

7. 7

   Prepare and spoon Egg Fu Yung Sauce over eggs or serve omelets plain sprinkled with soy sauce. Top with fresh coriander leaves.

8. 8

   To prepare the egg fu yung sauce: After frying omelets, pour off all the oil. Set wok over high heat, add chicken stock, oyster sauce, sugar and white pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture until sauce thickens (about 30 seconds). Add sesame oil. Makes about 1 cup.