Egg Foo Young
An omelette / Omelet is a preparation of beaten egg often served folded with fillings like cheese, vegetables, meat or some combination of the above. To obtain a fluffy texture, whole eggs or egg whites are usually beaten with a small amount of milk / cream, or even water (the bubbles of water are what make the omelette light and fluffy). Traditionally, omelettes are partially cooked on the top side and not flipped prior to folding. Egg foo young / egg fooyung is an omelette dish found in American Chinese cuisine. The name comes from the Cantonese language, and may be related to the Fu Yong flower, Hibiscus mutabilis. Generally this dish is prepared with beaten eggs, chopped vegetables and minced meat (pork, shrimp & chicken). The classic Egg Foo Young recipe stated using cooked ham, I modified the recipe by adding milk and more vegetables like capsicum & tomatoes and using shredded chicken (I had some leftover chicken pieces) instead of ham. Ingredients: 4 eggs ? cup milk ? ...