🇨🇳 Chinese
Water Spinach Egg Foo Young
🇨🇳 Chinese
Crisp-edged patties of water spinach with a soft heart — pan-fried and made for dipping. About 22 minutes from fridge to table.
Prep 15 min Cook 7 min Serves 4 Medium
Ingredients
- Garlic1 small, grated
- Eggs1, beaten
- Sichuan Peppercorns1 tsp
- Bean Sprouts100 g
- Breadcrumbs80 g
- Peanut Oil3 tbsp, for frying
- Water Spinach400 g
Optional extras
- Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Chop or mash the water spinach finely, then mix with the breadcrumbs, egg, grated garlic and sichuan peppercorns.
- 2
Season generously, then shape into 8 small patties with wet hands.
- 3
Chill for 15 minutes so they hold their shape in the pan.
- 4
Shallow-fry in the Peanut Oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes a side until crusty and cooked through.
- 5
Drain briefly and serve with yogurt, fresh cilantro and wedges of rice vinegar.
Chef's tip
A final squeeze of rice vinegar just before serving lifts every other flavour.
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