Tofu Foo Yung Recipes

VEGAN EGG FOO YUNG (TOFU YUNG)

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of the canola oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic, celery, mushrooms, onions, and water chestnuts until the onions begin to soften. Add the bean sprouts last and stir constantly for 2 minutes then remove from heat.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Put the tofu, 2 tbsp of canola oil, sesame oil and tamari in a food processor and blend until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and fold in the vegetables.
• Grease a baking sheet with more canola oil or oil spray and drop large spoonfuls of the tofu mixture onto the pan, as big or small as you want.
• Bake in the oven for at least 25 minutes, or until the tofu browns. While the tofu is cooking, make the gravy and rice. Remove and let the tofu yung rest for 5 minutes before serving over rice with brown gravy.

TOFU "EGG" FOO YUNG

Steps:

• Drain and rinse the tofu, wrap in paper towels and place a heavy weight on top. Press for about an hour. While the tofu is pressing, chop the vegetables.
• Heat a wok to hot. When hot, add the oil and swirl to coat the wok. Add the celery and leeks, sauté for a few minutes, add the mushrooms and water chestnuts and cook for another minute or so. Place in a bowl and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Crumble the tofu, add the rest of the ingredients and blend well together. Scoop out a 1/4 cup of the mixture and shape into a patty on a oiled baking sheet. Brush the top of each patty with oil, flip over and brush the other side. Bake for 15 minutes, gently flip over and bake another 15 minutes.
• To make the gravy, heat the broth with the soy sauce and sugar. Combine the cornstarch with a little bit of cold water and mix until smooth. When the broth comes to a boil, slowly add the cornstarch mixture and stir to desired thickness.
• Top the foo yung with gravy and garnish with the green onions, serve immediately.

TOFU FOO YUNG

Steps:

• In a skillet or Wok, saute the peas, mushrooms, spring onion and water chestnuts until tender-crisp.
• When done, mix in the bean sprouts and remove from the heat and set aside.
• Preheat your oven to 325'F.
• Blend the 1 3/4 lb. of tofu and soy sauce until creamy.
• Pour this into a bowl and mix in the 1/2 cup mashed tofu, flour, yeast if using and the baking powder.
• Mix the veggies and tofu mixture together well. On an oiled cookie sheet, make 6-8 patties, about 5" around and 1/2 inch thick. Bake for 30 minutes, then flip over and bake another 15 mintues.
• FOR THE GRAVY:.
• Mix the cold water, soy sauce, and cornstarch together. Heat slowly on low, add the mushrooms pieces and continue to heat until thickened. This gravy is delicious.
• Pour over your tofu foo yung patties and enjoy.

EGG FOO YONG

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon sugar and saute until golden, 3 minutes. Add the broth and 2 teaspoons soy sauce. Mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup water; stir into the skillet and boil until thickened, 2 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in another skillet over high heat. Add the onion and the remaining 1 teaspoon sugar and cook until tender, 4 minutes. Add the bacon and cook 2 minutes. Add the peas, half of the scallions and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; cook 1 more minute. Transfer to a bowl and combine with the beaten eggs.
• Wipe out the skillet. Return to high heat and add 1/4 inch of vegetable oil. Add one-fourth of the egg mixture; spoon some of the hot oil on top and cook until puffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook 1 minute, then drain on paper towels. Repeat to make 3 more omelets. Add the sesame oil to the mushroom gravy and pour over the omelets. Garnish with the remaining scallions.

SHRIMP EGG FOO YOUNG

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the broth, oyster sauce and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside and keep warm., In a large skillet, saute shrimp, mushrooms, sprouts and onion in 1 tablespoon oil until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk egg whites and soy sauce. Stir in cooked shrimp mixture., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil. Drop shrimp mixture in batches by 1/3 cupfuls into oil. Cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with sauce. If desired, sprinkle with black and white sesame seeds and additional green onions.