Shrimp Egg Foo Young (鲜虾芙蓉蛋)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar ((or apple cider vinegar))
• 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 6 large eggs
• 1/3 cup bean sprouts
• 1 jalapeno pepper (, sliced)
• 2 green onions (, finely chopped)
• 1 cup shrimp (, cooked and chopped)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper powder
• 2 to 8 tablespoons vegetable oil (*(Footnote 1))

Steps

1. 1

   Whisk together the Sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the sauce simmers and thickens, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Beat together the eggs, bean sprouts, green onions, shrimp, salt, and white pepper powder in a bowl until well-combined.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and scoop about 1/2 cup of the egg mixture into the skillet to make a patty.

4. 4

   Fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side, and repeat with the remaining egg mixture. Set the patties aside.

5. 5

   Spoon the sauce over the patties.