Get ready for a tasty treat: Keto Egg Foo Young! We've given a fun twist to this classic Chinese omelet. Imagine tender ground pork mixed with spicy ginger and tasty shiitake mushrooms. Grab your pan, and let's prepare this keto Chinese food!
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🍳 Ingredients for keto egg foo young recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tool substitutes list
- How to make Keto Egg Foo Young: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking steps
- What to serve with egg foo young?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
First, cook the ground pork, veggies, and spices in a hot pan. Add beaten eggs and cook them just right. Put the mix in a round bowl. While it sets, make the gravy with chicken stock, oyster sauce, sweetener, and soy sauce. Flip the eggs onto a plate, pour the gravy on top, and there you have it! In 20 minutes, you'll have a tasty egg dish ready.
Chef's note
Experiment with your keto egg foo young! Add any low-carb veggies you like, or change up the protein. Got leftover roast, sausage, or crabmeat? Use that instead of pork. Toss in bean sprouts or chopped cabbage, too. Egg foo young pairs well with many ingredients.
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🍳 Ingredients for keto egg foo young recipe
Here's a list of ingredients you'll need to make this keto foo young:
For the gravy
Ingredient substitutions
If you're missing an ingredient or want to switch things up, we've got you covered! Here are some simple substitutions:
Additional ingredients
Feel free to add your personal touch with these optional ingredients:
Cooking tools required
To make this keto egg foo young recipe, you'll need the following tools:
Tool substitutes list
How to make Keto Egg Foo Young: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure all the ingredients.
- Mince the red peppers and ginger.
- Slice the shiitake mushrooms.
- Chop the white part of the spring onions.
- Beat six large eggs in a bowl until slightly frothy.
- Chop some fresh green onions for garnishing.
Cooking steps
- Heat olive oil in a wok on medium-high heat.
- Add ground pork and stir for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Toss in minced ginger and minced red peppers. Stir for about a minute or until aromatic.
- Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and spring onions. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in the Chinese five-spice, ground pepper, and salt.
- Add the beaten eggs to the wok. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not overcook.
- Transfer it to a round bowl, packing everything tightly. Cover with a plate and leave to set for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare your gravy by combining chicken stock, oyster sauce, sesame oil, erythritol, and gelatin powder in a pan.
- Simmer the mixture over low heat for a minute. Do not let it boil. Turn off the heat.
- Invert the bowl with the dish onto a serving plate. Remove the bowl, pour gravy atop the dish, and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve the foo young hot, and enjoy!
Chef's pro tip
To keep the eggs fluffy, stir them consistently while cooking. When they're mostly set but still slightly runny, remove them from the heat. Remember, they'll keep cooking a bit from the leftover warmth.
What to serve with egg foo young?
Wondering what pairs well with this low-carb egg foo young? Here are some tasty options to complete your meal:
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage instructions
For optimal freshness, consume the egg foo young immediately. However, if storing leftovers, keep the dish and sauce in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Best reheating practices
Recipe wrap-up conclusion
Our Keto Egg Foo Young offers a delightful low-carb twist on the beloved Chinese classic, delivering authentic taste using keto-friendly ingredients. Perfect for any mealtime, this dish promises rich flavors and simplicity in preparation. So, get ready to make this dish and add a burst of Asian flair to your table!
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Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe
Keto Egg Foo Young
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons red peppers minced
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- ¼ cup chopped spring onions (white part)
- ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch of sea salt
- 6 large eggs slightly beaten
- Fresh green onions for garnish
For the gravy
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon erythritol
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a wok on medium-high heat.
- Add ground pork and stir for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Toss in minced ginger and minced red peppers. Stir for about a minute or until aromatic.
- Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and spring onions. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in the Chinese five-spice, ground pepper, and salt.
- Add the beaten eggs to the wok. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not overcook.
- Transfer it to a round bowl, packing everything tightly. Cover with a plate and leave to set for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare your gravy by combining chicken stock, oyster sauce, sesame oil, erythritol, and gelatin powder in a pan.
- Simmer the mixture over low heat for a minute. Do not let it boil. Turn off the heat.
- Invert the bowl with the dish onto a serving plate. Remove the bowl, pour gravy atop the dish, and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve the foo young hot, and enjoy!
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