Yields ½ cup
This robust sauce goes well with omelet dishes containing meat, such as Egg Foo Yung with Pork (page 202).
Egg Foo Yung Sauce with Beef Broth
½ cup beef broth
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons water
- Bring the beef broth, sugar, and sesame oil to a boil.
- Add the cornstarch-and-water mixture, stirring vigorously. Serve with egg foo yung.
Egg Foo Yung Chicken Sauce
½ cup chicken broth or stock
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
A pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Serve with egg foo yung.