Egg Foo Yung Omelet

Name: Egg Foo Yung Omelet
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup thinly sliced onions or chopped scallions; 1 cup sliced bok choy or cabbage; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell peppers; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon peeled and grated ginger root; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; A few drops of dark sesame oil

December 9, 2011

Try this versatile omelet with traditional ingredients such as bean sprouts or water chestnuts, or look in your vegetable crisper and use that lonely stalk of celery or leftover carrot half, a handful of mushrooms or snow peas, some broccoli florets, etc. Try for a variety of colors and use up to 2 cups of chopped vegetables.

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