Gluten Free Egg Foo Young | Gluten Free Recipes | Gluten Free Recipe Box (2024)

Posted on July 23, 2013January 21, 2022 by Gluten Free Recipes Admin

Egg foo young,also spelledegg foo yong,egg fu yung, egg fooyung,andegg furong, literally means “lots of eggs”. This gluten free egg foo youngis prepared with eggs, vegetables, and meat or shellfish, if desired. You can add your favorite vegetables or traditional bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, sliced cabbage, or mushrooms, to name a few ideas. Water chestnuts or bamboo shoots add a delightful texture.What makes it distinctly different from frattata (its Italian cousin) is the sauce it is served with.

Note:If you are sensitive to trace amounts of gluten, do not consume mushrooms. They are often grown on wheat though they usually test well below 20 parts per million.

In Chinese Indonesian cuisine it is served with sweet and sour sauce and peas. Otherwise it is served with a savory sauce containing soy sauce and rice wine or sherry. You will find a recipe for each below along with brands of ingredients for your convenience.

This gluten free egg foo young cooks in no time at all, making it an easy gluten free meal for busy weeknights or an impromptu brunch or lunch.

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Yield: Serves 1 - 2 with ample sauce.

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A classic gluten free egg foo young recipe made your way with your choice of sweet and sour sauce or a savory sauce.

Ingredients:

    For the Egg Foo Young:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese rice cooking wine (or dry cooking sherry)
  • 3 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil, divided
  • 2 green onions
  • 1 Tablespoon minced water chestnuts
  • 1 cup diced chicken (or diced pork, ham or beef, or shrimp)
  • 1 cup vegetables of your choosing (peas, shredded napa cabbage (drained), bean sprouts, artichoke hearts, green beans, etc.)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons San-J gluten free tamari sauce (or gluten free soy sauce - Kikkoman brand)
  • For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch (or potato starch)
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 1 Tablespoon gluten free soy sauce (or tarmari sauce)
  • For the Optional Savory Sauce:

  • 3/4 cup gluten-free chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon gluten-free soy sauce (or tamari sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 Tablespoon gluten-free oyster sauce - Choy Sun, Panda Brand, PF Chang's brands (or try gluten-free hoisin sauce - Wok Mei brand)
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil* (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (or potato starch)
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • For the Garnish:

  • 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

    To Make the Egg Foo Young:

  1. Whisk the eggs, salt, pepper and rice wine/sherry together in a medium-size bowl.
  2. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with about 2 teaspoons of cooking oil and quickly fry the green onion and bamboo shoots for about 1 - 2 minutes. Add the meat, vegetables and soy sauce, and fry for an additional minute. Remove the pan from the burner and set it aside to cool.
  3. Add the cooled above mixture to the egg mixture in step 1 and stir together.
  4. Heat 2 teaspoons of cooking oil in a 7-inch or medium-sized skillet and pour the egg/vegetable mixture into the pan. Cook until the eggs are set enough to turn over; turn over and cook until the omelette is fully set and golden brown. Add additional oil while flipping the omelette over, if needed.
  5. To Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

  6. In a small, cold saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar and cornstarch, breaking up and lumps of sugar.
  7. Add the pineapple juice, water, vinegar and soy/tamari sauce, and whisk together over medium heat. Cook until thickened. Water down as needed or make thicker with a slurry of additional starch and water.
  8. Serve the egg foo young over rice or alone, top with warm sauce, and garnish with sliced green onion..
  9. To Make the Optional Savory Sauce:

  10. Add the chicken broth, soy/tamari sauce, wine/sherry, osyter/hoison sauce, chili oil, and sugar to a small sauce pan. Bring this mixture to a boil and stir occasionally.
  11. In a small container, add the starch and water and whisk together or shake with a closed lid until combined. Add it to the boiling mixture and stir constantly until it thickens. Serve atop the egg foo young as a substitute for the sweet and sour sauce and garnish with sliced green onion.

Tips

*If you desire some heat and need a substitute for hot chili oil, add a bit of ginger or cayenne to either the savory sauce or the egg foo young. For the sweet and sour sauce add only ginger.

I cooked my rice in chicken broth for additional flavor.

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  1. Does this recipe freeze well? I try to make meals ahead of time and freeze them for lunches etc. and I miss my chinese food, this was a favorite.

    Reply
    1. Hi Nicole,

      Scrambled eggs usually tend to become rubbery when frozen, and especially when microwaved. I suggest to under-cook the eggs, allow the dish to cool completely, and freeze in individual size portions. Then defrost at room temperature. To prevent that rubbery texture, I prefer to steam them to reheat instead of using the microwave. Enjoy!

      Carla

      Reply
  2. Wow! Thank you, looks amazing, I am going to try it this week. Any ideas if I need/want to substitute something for the brown sugar in the sauce recipe? I am trying to cut way back on sugar. Do you think it would work/be as good without the brown sugar or say only 2 T instead of the 1/2 cup called for?

    Reply
    1. Jen,

      The brown sugar is just in the sauce. Without the sugar it wouldn’t be sweet and sour. You can always use agave since it is lower on the glycemic index. Other than that, I suggest using an entirely different sauce recipe or a new recipe. You may wish to make a sauce using gluten free chicken broth and soy sauce. Then thicken with it a slurry of water and cornstarch.

      Good luck,
      Carla

      Reply
    1. Hi Liz,

      As stated above, people are who are super-sensitive to gluten as in those who cannot tolerate any amount of cross-contamination (not the normal under 20 parts per million), should consider avoiding mushrooms. I do state above that they usually test at under 20 ppm.

      In addition, because one of my readers reacts to mushrooms, and was appalled that I did not have this warning on my recipes that contain mushrooms, I now add this warning.

      Carla

      Reply
  3. i am going to try this recipe thanks for posting it looks delish and you make it sound so easy to make

    Reply

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FAQs

Is egg foo young typically gluten-free? ›

Egg Foo Yung is, basically, an omelette. A simple, vegetable-filled, delicious, customizable omelette. For a gluten-free, mostly plant-based athlete, it's also a great way to get lots of protein after a long run.

Is egg foo young healthy for you? ›

Egg Foo Young is one of the healthiest Chinese takeout meals if made at home! While restaurants tend to cook the omelettes in a LOT of oil, when made at home it's a low fat, high protein, low carb dinner option.

How long will egg foo young last in the fridge? ›

You can keep the leftover egg foo young pancakes in the fridge for up to four days or freeze them for up to four months. I reheat them by popping them in a toaster oven or an air fryer set at 375°F for 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through.

How do you reheat egg foo young? ›

Leftover egg foo young should be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, transfer to a skillet and heat on medium for 5-7 minutes, until gravy is fully heated through.

What sauce from the Chinese is gluten-free? ›

Alternatively, tamari soy sauce is gluten free and safe for people with coeliac disease. Shop bought sweet chilli sauce may contain gluten - as always, check the label on any products to make sure they are gluten free.

What is the healthiest thing to order at a Chinese restaurant? ›

Steamed fish or seafood with ginger, scallions and soy sauce. Steamed fish and veggies are packed with fiber and protein. One of the healthiest places you can choose an entree on a Chinese restaurant menu from is the seafood section, according to Amy Yiu, RD, a registered dietitian with Health Stand Nutrition.

What is egg foo young gravy made of? ›

Egg foo young can be served plain, but it's traditionally dressed with a thick, soy-sauce-based gravy. The gravy can be made with a variety of ingredients like chicken stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and a bit of sugar.

What do you eat egg foo young with? ›

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until combined. Slowly pour cornstarch slurry in broth mixture. Whisk for 1 minute or until the gravy has thickened slightly. Serve Egg Foo Yung with white rice and gravy.

What to do with leftover egg foo young? ›

Store your leftover egg foo young in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Is 5 day old Chinese food safe to eat? ›

Chinese leftovers should last between three to four days in the fridge, according to PreparedCooks. However, certain ingredients could last in different longevities. Shrimp, for example, has a short shelf life. This means that it might not last as long in the fridge.

Can you leave egg foo young out overnight? ›

Never leave cooked eggs or egg dishes out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours or for more than 1 hour when temperatures are above 90° F. Bacteria that can cause illness grow quickly at warm temperatures (between 40° F and 140° F).

What is Chinese gravy made from? ›

Basically, the most common American-Chinese Cantonese sauce (like for beef and broccoli) is almost always Oyster Sauce, Soy sauce, Corn Starch, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, Chicken/Pork/Beef stock and optionally sesame oil. Many people add additional MSG powder to the sauce.

Is egg foo young a Chinese dish? ›

Egg foo young is a Chinese omelette made with eggs, sometimes meat, and vegetables. Here in the US, it's smothered in a brown gravy and often served with rice. This recipe uses chicken, but you could also use shrimp, pork, beef, or tofu.

Does Egg Foo Young contain flour? ›

The Cantonese name foo young in English means hibiscus egg. Description: Whole eggs are combined with flour, a variety of spices, vegetables, and dark or white meat chicken. The egg mixture is pan fried in a wok and served with savory egg foo young gravy.

Is Chinese fried rice usually gluten-free? ›

Yes, usually Chinese fried rice has gluten in it. The gluten is found in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. What is this? Traditional soy sauce is naturally gluten free since it is made from fermented soy.

Are Chinese fried dumplings gluten-free? ›

Dumplings (especially Chinese ones) are usually wrapped in a wheat dough. If you are gluten-free, be cautious; the dough used for making crystal shrimp dumplings (har gow) contains wheat starch in addition to tapioca flour. The batter used to make rice noodle rolls (cheong fun) sometimes contain wheat starch too.

Is chicken fried rice from the Chinese gluten-free? ›

However soy sauce which is ubiquitous in most fried rice dishes, is usually made with wheat, which contains gluten. The process of making the soy sauce breaks down the gluten, but the components are still there. If you have a problem with gluten, or any other item, you should always ask the restaurant or chef.

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